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Boston recalled Queta from the G League's Maine Celtics on Friday, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Queta grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds during Maine's loss to the Oklahoma City Blue during Game 2 of the G League Finals on Thursday. He signed a standard contract with the Celtics on Monday and will join the parent club for the final two games of the regular season this weekend. Over 26 appearances with Boston this year, he's averaged 4.6 points and 4.1 rebounds in 11.4 minutes per game. Queta figures to return to the G League club ahead of Game 3 on Monday.

Duren is questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks due to low back spasms.

Duren has been plagued by back spasms throughout the campaign, most recently missing three straight games at the end of March due to the issue. If Duren is downgraded to out, James Wiseman would likely start at center.

Vucevic (rest) has been downgraded to doubtful for Friday's game against the Wizards.

The Bulls have already locked in their seed for the Play-In Tournament and are playing in the second half of a back-to-back set Friday, so it isn't very surprising to see the team downgrade Vucevic from questionable to doubtful. Andre Drummond (ankle) has also been ruled out, so Adama Sanogo, Torrey Craig, Javonte Green and Dalen Terry are candidates to see increased run if Vucevic is officially sidelined.

Drummond (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Drummond will be unavailable for a second consecutive game after he sprained his left ankle during Tuesday's matchup against the Knicks. His final chance to suit up during the regular season will be Sunday against New York, and it's unclear whether his injury will impact his availability for the start of postseason play.

Lopez (rest) is available for Friday's game against the Thunder.

Lopez, Khris Middleton (ankle) and Bobby Portis (rest) have all been upgraded from questionable to available, while Damian Lillard (adductor) has been downgraded to out and will join Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) on the sidelines. Lopez has made 29 straight appearances, averaging 11.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.9 blocks and 1.7 assists in 28.6 minutes per game.

Vucevic is questionable for Friday's game against Washington due to rest purposes.

Vucevic posted a double-double in 37 minutes of playing time during Thursday's comfortable win over the Pistons, but he could rest in the second half of the back-to-back set. It wouldn't be surprising to see the Bulls exercise caution with Vucevic since the team has already locked in its playoff seed.

Hartenstein is out for Friday's game versus the Nets due to left Achilles injury management.

The Knicks will hold Hartenstein, who missed time earlier in the campaign due to an Achilles injury, out of the second leg of their back-to-back Friday. Mitchell Robinson will likely start in Hartenstein's absence, while the latter's next chance to suit up is Sunday's regular-season finale versus Chicago.

Sharpe (wrist) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game versus the Knicks, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Sharpe has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday due to right wrist effusion. If he's ultimately ruled out, Trendon Watford is a candidate to receive increased playing time.

Horford (toe) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hornets, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

The Celtics have been cautious with Horford's workload in back-to-back sets this year, and although he returned from a one-game absence Thursday against the Knicks, it wouldn't be surprising to see him rest Friday as he continues to deal with a left big toe sprain. If he's unavailable, Oshae Brissett, Xavier Tillman and Luke Kornet are candidates to see increased work.

Porzingis is questionable for Friday's game against the Hornets due to right hamstring injury management, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis, Jayson Tatum (knee), Jaylen Brown (hand), Jrue Holiday (knee), Derrick White (ankle) and Al Horford (toe) are all questionable. Even if all of Boston's regulars suit up, they may not play usual minutes. Porzingis has appeared in 11 of the last 13 games, averaging 18.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.5 blocks and 1.2 steals in 28.9 minutes per game.