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Claxton contributed 12 points (6-8 FG), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Friday's 120-112 victory over the Bulls.

Claxton returned from a one-game absence Friday due to a hamstring injury, and he finished the game as the Nets' leading rebounder and third-leading scorer behind Cam Thomas (32) and Cameron Johnson (14). Claxton will continue to be the first big man off the bench for the Nets, but he could be inserted into the starting five if Ben Simmons is sidelined for games while managing his back injury.

Poeltl recorded 19 points (9-14 FG, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, six assists and three blocks over 35 minutes during Friday's 131-125 loss to the Lakers.

Despite allowing 38 points in a head-to-head matchup with Anthony Davis, Poeltl recorded his third straight double-double in Friday's contest. Poeltl also tallied a season-high six assists. If the 29-year-old big man can continue to perform at this level, he will be one of the most valuable centers in fantasy.

Allen ended with two points (1-3 FG), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Friday's 120-109 victory over the Magic.

Allen had just three field-goal attempts while posting a season-low two points. Still, the 26-year-old big man has pulled down double-digit rebounds in three straight contests. Allen has also recorded at least one steal and one block in four of his six appearances this season.

Davis supplied 38 points (14-20 FG, 10-11 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and three steals across 36 minutes during Friday's 131-125 victory over the Raptors.

Davis played through a hip injury Saturday and turned in his best performance of the season. Not only did Davis score efficiently and with volume, but he recorded his third straight double-double. The superstar big man has also recorded at least one steal and one block in all six of his appearances in 2024-25.

Kleber (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Magic.

Kleber will miss his fourth straight contest Sunday due to a right hamstring strain. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Indiana.

Vucevic closed with 28 points (10-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Friday's 120-112 loss to the Nets.

Despite coming up short against Brooklyn, Vucevic recorded his second of back-to-back double-doubles Saturday. The 34-year-old big man missed just one shot en route to a season-high 28 points. Vucevic has now recorded five double-doubles in six appearances and has yet to score below 18 points in 2024-25.

Williams (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game versus the Suns.

Williams has yet to suit up this season while dealing with a left hamstring strain. The 27-year-old big man's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with New Orleans.

Bitadze (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Mavericks.

Bitadze is in danger of missing his fourth straight contest Sunday while dealing with a left foot injury. With Wendell Carter (knee) also deemed questionable, Bitadze could be in store for increased playing time.

Carter (knee) is deemed questionable for Sunday's game versus the Mavericks.

Carter is in danger of missing his second straight contest after being a late scratch from Friday's game due to right knee tendinitis. With Goga Bitadze (foot) also questionable, Moritz Wagner could be in store for increased playing time again.

Duren had five points (2-2 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block over 18 minutes during Friday's 128-98 loss to the Knicks.

Duren didn't suffer any injury but logged just 18 minutes, as the game was already out of hand by the start of the fourth quarter. Duren has had a quiet start to the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 8.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 blocks in 24.3 minutes across six appearances.