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Poeltl accumulated 24 points (11-18 FG, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and three steals in 32 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 121-119 loss to the Nuggets.

Poeltl logged his fourth double-double of the season and is one of the more surprising big men in the Eastern Conference through the first two weeks of play. Injuries can be a concern for Poeltl, who recorded only 50 regular-season games during his first year with the Raptors. If he can stay healthy, the team has an excellent chance to improve on last year's 25-57 record.

Jokic finished Monday's 121-119 victory over the Raptors with 28 points (10-22 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 14 rebounds, 13 assists, two blocks and one steal in 38 minutes.

Jokic's red-hot start is a surprise to no one, as the perennial All-Star is a nightly triple-double threat who can dominate in all facets of the game. Despite the temporary loss of Jamal Murray (concussion), the Nuggets have won three of their last four games due in large part to Jokic and strong performances from the supporting cast.

Turner provided 30 points (10-17 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Monday's 134-127 win over the Mavericks.

Turner turned in an excellent performance. He dominated inside and got the job done on the perimeter, drilling a season-high five three-pointers in the win. Turner had yet to post a double-digit rebound total coming into Monday's game, so the double-double was certainly a step in the right direction. Turner can post high-scoring totals when he gets opportunities beyond the arc, but 30 points is a rarity. He met that threshold only twice during the 2023-24 season.

Bitadze notched 11 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 27 minutes during Monday's 102-86 loss to Oklahoma City.

Bitadze returned to action after missing five consecutive games with a foot injury. The timing couldn't have been better for the Magic who lost Wendell Carter to a foot injury in their previous game. Bitadze moved straight into the starting lineup, ending with a decent night's work. Although he is likely to split minutes with Moritz Wagner, Bitadze can contribute on both ends of the floor when afforded additional playing time.

Gibson had five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds and one steal over 16 minutes during Monday's 114-93 loss to Minnesota.

Gibson was given the starting nod, a fair indication as to how desperate the Hornets are when it comes to the center position. Mark Williams (foot) and Nick Richards (shoulder) are both sidelined, meaning Gibson is going to be forced to play for the foreseeable future. Now in the twilight of his career, this move is unlikely to result in meaningful production.

Davis is day-to-day after suffering a left ankle injury during Monday's 115-103 loss to the Pistons, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Davis didn't seem overly concerned about the injury in the locker room after the game, stating he'll talk with his trainer to determine the extent of the issue and how to proceed. McMenamin notes that the team will treat this as a true day-to-day situation, so it'll be important to keep an eye on how Davis' ankle responds over the next few days. His status for Wednesday's game in Memphis is up in the air at this point.

Collins amassed 28 points (12-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds and five assists in 31 minutes during Monday's 135-126 win over the Bulls.

Collins turned in his best scoring mark of the season and did so an efficient manner. The 27-year-old also picked up his second double-double of the 2024-25 campaign, with both taking place within the last week. Outside of his impressive production as a scorer and on the glass, Collins has been sharp from the charity stripe, knocking down 20 of 21 attempts (95.2 percent) through his first seven appearances of the year.

Davis injured his foot in the final minutes of Monday's 115-103 loss to the Pistons, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports. He closed with 37 points (13-23 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 11-14 FT), nine rebounds and four assists across 39 minutes.

Davis posted 30-plus points for the fifth time through only seven regular-season outings. The big man said postgame he aggravated a left foot injury, and he's not sure it'll be something to monitor ahead of Wednesday's game versus Memphis, though he'll test the foot with the training staff, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic. Davis continues to dominate on both ends of the floor, and he has averaged 32.6 points, 11.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.9 blocks and 1.6 steals across 36.4 minutes per game in seven regular-season outings.

Lively (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers.

Lively was a late addition to the injury report due to a right shoulder sprain, and it is unclear whether he will miss additional time. The 20-year-old has been a crucial piece off the Mavericks' bench, and he has averaged 9.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks across 23.0 minutes per game in six regular-season outings. Lively's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Bulls.

Gibson is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Charlie Walton of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

After sitting for the first five games of the regular season, Gibson saw four minutes of playing time against the Celtics on Saturday. Gibson will get the start at center Monday and give the Hornets some size against Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert.