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  • Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: May rest Tuesday

    Porzingis is questionable for Tuesday's game in Milwaukee due to right hamstring injury management, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

    Porzingis and Al Horford (toe) are both questionable, but the rest of Boston's roster will be available Tuesday. If both big men are downgraded to out, Xavier Tillman, Luke Kornet and Oshae Brissett would be candidates for increased roles.

  • Joel Embiid C | PHI

    76ers' Joel Embiid: Questionable for Tuesday

    Embiid (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Detroit.

    Embiid sat out Sunday's game against San Antonio due to left knee injury management, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return Tuesday. If he's available, the 76ers will likely monitor his workload, as he's averaged 27.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 28.3 minutes per game over his last three appearances.

  • Jakob Poeltl C | TOR

    Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Still limited at practice

    Poeltl (finger) participated in parts of Monday's practice but was limited to using only his right hand, Raptors reporter Aaron Rose reports.

    While the big man appears to be making progress, the fact that he's still limited at this stage in the season does not bode well for his chances to return at some point in the next week. Either way, the Raptors are well out of playoff contention, so even if Poeltl was fully healthy, it's possible Toronto would hold him out for rest and development purposes.

  • Maxi Kleber C | LAL

    Mavericks' Maxi Kleber: Questionable for Tuesday's game

    Kleber (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.

    Kleber returned from a one-game absence during Sunday's matchup against Houston, but he continues to deal with back spasms ahead of Tuesday's game. He saw plenty of playing time against the Rockets and totaled nine points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block in 30 minutes during the win.

  • Jalen Duren C | DET

    Pistons' Jalen Duren: Not on injury report

    Duren (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

    Duren was unavailable Saturday against the Nets due to a sprained left ankle, but he should be back in action following a one-game absence. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 11.8 points and 8.6 rebounds in 23.4 minutes per game.

  • Heat's Orlando Robinson: Expected to play Tuesday

    Robinson (back) is probable for Tuesday's game against Orlando.

    Robinson sat out Sunday's 117-115 loss to the Pacers, but he likely wouldn't have been featured in the rotation even if available. The second-year center finds himself behind Bam Adebayo, Kevin Love and Thomas Bryant on the depth chart.

  • Bam Adebayo PF | MIA

    Heat's Bam Adebayo: Probable for Tuesday

    Adebayo is probable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks with a left hand sprain.

    The injury is a new concern for Adebayo, though it appears to be a minor one. Tuesday's game marks the front end of a back-to-back set, however, so Adebayo could be a candidate to sit Wednesday against the Mavericks even if he suits up in Atlanta.

  • Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Double-double vs. Clippers

    Allen had 17 points (6-12 FG, 5-5 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Sunday's 120-118 loss to the Clippers.

    Allen recorded his 40th double-double of the season Sunday and has reached that stat line in three of his last four games. He's averaging a career-high 16.4 points per game this season, and his 62.7 percent shooting clip ranks fifth in the NBA. Since the All-Star break, Allen is averaging 17.9 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists over 33.6 minutes per game.

  • Chet Holmgren PF | OKC

    Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Logs double-double Sunday

    Holmgren contributed 20 points (6-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two steals across 31 minutes during Sunday's 121-118 win over the Hornets.

    Holmgren had been delivering a few subpar outings in recent weeks, but he bounced back in a big way here and notched his first double-double since March 22. The rookie big man will have a tough challenge Tuesday, as the Thunder will take on Domantas Sabonis and the Kings. Holmgren will enter that matchup with averages of 13.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.6 blocks per game over his last 10 contests, though he's scored in double digits in five of his last six.

  • Magic's Wendell Carter: Sniffs double-double

    Carter had 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals over 34 minutes during Sunday's 113-98 win over the Bulls.

    Carter has been playing well of late and finished just two boards away from recording what would've been his fourth double-double over his last five appearances. He's averaging 13.8 points and 9.8 rebounds per game since the beginning of April.

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