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Bamba ended with 12 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and two blocks over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 108-107 loss to the Clippers.

Making his 11th straight start, the 25-year-old center recorded his first double-double of the season as he continues to split the workload in the paint with Paul Reed. Over those 11 contests, Bamba has averaged 6.3 points, 5.6 boards and 1.3 blocks in 20.8 minutes a game, and his defensive contributions are the only thing keeping him on the fantasy radar -- he's delivered multiple blocks in four of the last six games.

Castleton (wrist) played the final 1:19 of Wednesday's 136-124 win over the Grizzlies and didn't record any statistics during his time on the court.

Castleton, one of the Lakers' three two-way players, was cleared to return to action Wednesday after he hadn't appeared at the NBA or G League level since Feb. 10 while recovering from a fractured right wrist. Even with Anthony Davis (knee) sidelined for the second leg of a back-to-back set, the rookie big man out of Florida remained out of head coach Darvin Ham's rotation, as the Lakers relied mostly on small-ball lineups when fill-in starting center Jaxson Hayes (31 minutes) was off the court.

Duren (back) tallied 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds and four assists across 25 minutes Wednesday in the Pistons' 106-91 loss to the Timberwolves.

Duren had missed the Pistons' previous three games with back spasms, but he reclaimed his spot in the starting five and came away with his 40th double-double of the season. He handled a near-even split of the playing time at center with James Wiseman, who logged 23 minutes in the loss. Head coach Monty Williams could opt to keep a rough timeshare between the two in place over the remaining weeks of the season to preserve Duren's minutes while also continuing to reward Wiseman for his improved play since the All-Star break.

Jokic totaled 22 points (9-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, 10 assists, one block and two steals across 42 minutes during Wednesday's 104-97 loss to the Suns.

Jokic got the extra assist to hit another double-double, a milestone he missed twice over the past 10 games. The MVP candidate is currently dealing with multiple injuries, but the team can't shut him down due to an ongoing battle for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. If the Nuggets create some space between Minnesota and Oklahoma City in the coming week, we may see Jokic's usage draw down to get rest for the playoffs.

Eubanks chipped in five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 104-97 win over the Nuggets.

Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) was out with an ankle injury, forcing Eubanks into the first unit. The team is thin at the position but got some interior support from Thaddeus Young after Eubanks had a frigid start. Nurkic may be back in time for Friday's game against the Thunder, which would move Eubanks back to the bench.

Clarke (Achilles) closed Wednesday's 136-124 loss to the Lakers with six points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 21 minutes.

Clarke tore his left Achilles' tendon in early March last season and needed over a year to recover from surgery before he was able to return to NBA action. The Gonzaga product was able to give Memphis quality minutes off the bench in his season debut, and he recorded a team-best plus-15 point differential while he was on the court. Given his long layoff, Clarke likely won't see his minutes pick up dramatically from Wednesday, especially with the Grizzlies out of playoff contention.

Hayes finished Wednesday's 136-124 win over the Grizzlies with 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 30 minutes.

Hayes moved into the starting unit Wednesday with Anthony Davis (knee) out of action, and he was able to give the Lakers 31 minutes on the second night of a back-to-back set despite picking up five fouls. Hayes finished with his second-best scoring total of the season while missing just one of his seven field-goal attempts, and he added seven boards, third-most on the team. It's unclear if Davis will need to miss additional time -- if so, Hayes could hold some value as a low-end streamer in fantasy leagues for managers needing boards, though he's not a viable option when Davis is in the lineup.

Robinson (ankle) scored eight points (3-3 FG, 2-4 FT) and added two rebounds and two blocks across 12 minutes Wednesday in the Knicks' 145-101 win over the Raptors.

Cleared to play after missing the Knicks' last 50 games while recovering from left ankle surgery, Robinson was the first player off the bench. He played a pair of roughly six-minute spurts behind starting center Isaiah Hartenstein and provided good energy for the Knicks while going a plus-14 during his time on the court. Robinson could see a slight uptick in playing time in the games to come, but head coach Tom Thibodeau is likely to stick with Hartenstein as the team's top center for the foreseeable future.

Jackson-Davis notched eight points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 14 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 101-93 victory over the Magic.

Jackson-Davis started Wednesday due to Jonathan Kuminga being ruled out with left knee soreness. Jackson-Davis took advantage of the extended playing time, as he eclipsed 30 minutes of playing time for the first time this season. His 14 rebounds marked the seventh time he's reached double-digit boards this year, and he was one rebound shy of matching his season high set Dec. 22 against the Wizards. Jackson-Davis will likely return to the bench for Friday's game against the Hornets should Kuminga be able to suit up.

Claxton recorded 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-1 FT), 13 rebounds, three blocks, two steals and one assist over 38 minutes in Wednesday's 122-119 overtime win over Washington.

Claxton took care of business on the glass while leading all players in Wednesday's contest in rebounds to go along with a game-leading trio of blocks en route to the lone double-double on the night for the Nets. Claxton has hauled in 10 or more boards in two straight games, and Wednesday he posted his fourth double-double over the last 10 contests.