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  • Pacers' Isaiah Jackson: Tallies six defensive stats

    Jackson registered six points (2-5 FG, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, four assists, two blocks and four steals in 25 minutes during Monday's 118-114 loss to the Rockets.

    Jackson had arguably his most impactful game of the season, recording six combined steals and blocks. Despite the loss, it was good to see Jackson logging meaningful minutes, something that has been an issue for him all season. Indiana is not afraid to shuffle its center rotation, meaning this effort could result in a short-term bump for Jackson. While he isn't a priority add, he is someone to monitor over the coming games.

  • Clint Capela C | HOU

    Rockets' Clint Capela: Muted role continues

    Capela registered four points (1-5 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block over 11 minutes during Monday's 118-114 victory over the Pacers.

    Capela logged fewer than 15 minutes for the fourth time in the past five games, continuing to play a limited role despite the season-ending injury to Steven Adams (ankle). Now 32 years of age, it appears as though Capela's ability to impact the game on a consistent basis has come to an end. At best, managers should view him as a possible rebound streamer, if and when Houston is matched up against a sizeable opponent.

  • Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Drops 39 points in win

    Sengun closed with 39 points (13-25 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 13-18 FT), 16 rebounds and five assists across 35 minutes in Monday's 118-114 win over the Pacers.

    Sengun delivered a monster performance in Monday's win, tying his season high with 39 points while recording his 23rd double-double of the campaign. A significant chunk of the big man's scoring came at the charity stripe, where he converted as many free throws as field goals. Beyond the scoring outburst, the 23-year-old was a force on the offensive glass with seven rebounds on that end of the floor, the third time this season he's reached that mark.

  • Joel Embiid C | PHI

    76ers' Joel Embiid: Will play Monday

    Embiid (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Clippers.

    Embiid was listed as probable due to right ankle injury management but will suit up as expected. The 31-year-old has been operating at an elite level of late, averaging 30.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists while shooting 51.8 percent from the field and 40.5 percent from three over his past 10 appearances.

  • Jay Huff C | IND

    Pacers' Jay Huff: Starting role Monday

    Huff is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Rockets.

    Huff will slide into the starting five after coming off the bench in the previous four games, giving the Pacers a bigger lineup to open. In 26 starts this season, the big man is averaging 10.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 1.5 assists in 22.3 minutes per contest.

  • Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Questionable for Tuesday

    Hartenstein (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Magic.

    Hartenstein is on the injury report for right soleus management after missing 16 games with a strain before returning for the Thunder's past two contests. Since returning to action, the big man is averaging 7.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 20.0 minutes per game, coming off the bench Thursday before joining the starting lineup Sunday. If Hartenstein is ruled out Tuesday, Jaylin Williams (shoulder) could see an expanded role if available, with Kenrich Williams and Branden Carlson also candidates for additional usage.

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    Jazz's Jusuf Nurkic: Resting Tuesday

    Nurkic is out for Tuesday's game against the Pacers for rest purposes.

    Nurkic's availability is becoming quite sporadic as of late. That said, the expectation should be that the veteran big man will be back in the lineup for Thursday's matchup in Atlanta. The center minutes figure to be divvied up among Kyle Filipowski, Kevin Love and Taylor Hendricks on Tuesday.

  • Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: Questionable for Tuesday

    Porzingis (Achilles) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Miami, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

    Porzingis has missed the past 12 games due to left Achilles tendonitis, and while a questionable tag doesn't guarantee he'll play, it does signal progress toward a return. If Porzingis remains sidelined Tuesday, Mouhamed Gueye and Christian Koloko will be tasked with holding things down at center with Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) already ruled out.

  • Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Ruled out for Tuesday

    Okongwu is out for Tuesday's game against the Heat due to a dental fracture, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.

    Okongwu is unavailable for a third matchup in a row with the issue. The 2020 first-rounder can be considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's tilt against the Jazz. Mouhamed Gueye and Christian Koloko could both be worthy of streaming attention Tuesday, though that does partly hinge upon the potential availability of Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles).

  • Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Sitting out Tuesday

    Robinson is out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards due to left ankle injury management.

    The Knicks are choosing to give Robinson the night off ahead of Wednesday's clash with the Nuggets. Ariel Hukporti should move into the No. 2 center spot behind Karl-Anthony Towns, but that role is unlikely to yield enough playing time for fantasy relevance in most situations.

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