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Lively (knee/lower leg) was not present for the Mavericks' shootaround in advance of Tuesday's game against Golden State, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Lively drawing a questionable tag Monday was good news after suffering an in-game injury during Sunday's win over the Rockets, but his status remains in jeopardy for Tuesday's contest. Dallas is cruising on a seven-game winning streak but remains just 0.5 games ahead of the Pelicans for the fifth seed in the Western Conference, so Lively being unavailable would represent a sizable loss.

Wiseman supplied 10 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds and one block in 28 minutes during Monday's 110-108 loss to the Grizzlies.

Wiseman got an extended run Monday after Jalen Duren left the game in the first quarter due to a dislodged tooth. Wiseman took advantage of the opportunity and registered his sixth double-double of the season. Duren is trending toward playing Wednesday against the Hawks, so Wiseman's role could be diminished again.

Duren (mouth) practiced Tuesday in advance of Wednesday's game against Atlanta, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Duren exited in the first half of Monday's 110-108 loss to Memphis after losing a tooth, but he attempted to return to action before the medical staff advised him against it, per Edwards. The second-year center's ability to practice Tuesday bodes well for his chances of suiting up Wednesday. The 20-year-old is averaging 14.0 points, 13.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks in 29.0 minutes across his last three healthy appearances.

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Turner (finger) is scheduled to visit a hand specialist Tuesday before his status for Wednesday's game in Brooklyn is determined, Andy Sweeney of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Though X-rays on the finger Turner injured in Monday's 133-111 win over the Nets returned negative and he's been diagnosed with a sprain, Carlisle noted Tuesday that the center's ability to play moving forward will depend on "pain tolerance." Given that the injury is to Turner's shooting hand, he may be more likely than not to miss some time, though the Pacers will wait for feedback from the hand specialist before determining his next steps. If Turner is sidelined for Wednesday's contest or additional games to follow, Jalen Smith and Isaiah Jackson would likely cover most of the minutes at center, with rookie Jarace Walker potentially factoring into the frontcourt mix as well.

Drummond amassed 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-6 FT) and 18 rebounds over 20 minutes during Monday's 113-101 loss to the Hawks.

Nikola Vucevic logged 31 minutes but committed four fouls, which opened the door for Drummond's uptick in play. As often the case with Drummond, he didn't disappoint and produced a loaded stat line despite the limited on-court action. Drummond has averaged 13.8 points and 15.6 rebounds per game in the 16 appearances he's logged 20 or more minutes this season.

Capela notched 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-7 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 26 minutes during Monday's 113-101 victory over the Bulls.

This was Capela's sixth double-double over his last seven contests, and the veteran big man has been playing well over the previous few weeks. Capela is making his presence felt on both ends of the court and seeing an uptick in his scoring figures compared to earlier in the season. He's averaging 12.6 points and 11.1 rebounds per game since the beginning of March.

Ayton notched 20 points (10-18 FG), 12 rebounds and three assists across 36 minutes during Monday's 104-103 loss to Orlando.

Ayton has been limited by a few minor injuries over the last few weeks, but he's been ready to contribute when called upon. The big man recorded his seventh double-double across his last 10 appearances, a span in which he's averaging 21.9 points and 12.7 rebounds per game while shooting 61.1 percent from the field. Ayton should remain a key part of Portland's future next season and beyond, and he should be a stud in fantasy provided he stays healthy.

Carter had 17 points (6-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals across 31 minutes during Monday's 104-103 win over the Trail Blazers.

Carter has recorded back-to-back double-doubles while making his presence felt on the defensive side of the ball, recording two blocks and five steals in that span. Carter is not expected to be a go-to guy on offense in a scheme led by Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, but any contributions on offense will certainly boost his fantasy upside. He's averaging 10.2 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game over his last 11 contests.

Nurkic had 19 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 8-11 FT), 19 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 124-111 victory over the Pelicans.

Nurkic has now posted 12 games with at least 15 rebounds this season. The 29-year-old has also accumulated 25 double-doubles through his 70 appearances thus far. Nurkic's plus-11.2 net rating per 100 possessions on the year indicates his importance to the Suns.

Horford finished with 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt), five rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes during Monday's 118-104 win over Charlotte.

Horford was inserted into the starting lineup for Monday's game due to Jaylen Brown (hand) being sidelined. Horford scored in double digits for the fourth time over his last seven games, and as a starter he's averaging 10.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists. With Boston close to clinching the best record in the NBA, Horford will likely see his playing time diminish as the regular season draws to a close.