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Davis (Achilles) is probable to face the Pacers on Sunday.

Davis has been included on the injury report for almost every Lakers game this season. Still, if history is of any indicator, then he should be able to play and log his regular workload Sunday. Davis is averaging 19.9 points, 13.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.2 blocks and 1.3 steals per game across nine March appearances.

Ayton (elbow) is out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

The Trail Blazers will start five rookies against the reigning NBA champions, meaning Ayton will remain on the sidelines for another game. This will be Ayton's second consecutive absence, and his seventh missed game (out of a possible 14) since the beginning of March. Ayton's next chance to play will come against the Rockets on Monday.

Tillman will return to a reserve role in Saturday's game against the Bulls, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Tillman will come off the bench in favor of Luke Kornet. The 25-year-old has averaged 4.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists across 16.2 minutes in 30 games as a reserve this season.

Kornet is in the starting lineup to face the Bulls on Saturday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Kornet will move to the starting lineup with Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) sidelined, and he will slot at center alongside Al Horford in the frontcourt. Kornet is averaging 10.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.5 blocks per game in a starting role this season.

Kessler is not in the starting lineup to face the Rockets on Saturday, Lachard Binkley of TheDreamShake.com reports.

Kessler will head back to the bench since John Collins (face) is available and will recover his regular starting spot at center. Kessler is averaging 7.1 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game since the All-Star break.

Nurkic (orbital) is available to face the Spurs on Saturday, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Nurkic was initially listed as probable, so his availability here isn't surprising, and he's expected to go toe-to-toe against Victor Wembanyama. Nurkic has averaged 9.2 points, 14.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 blocks in 27.9 minutes per game since the beginning of March.

Horford (toe) is available for Saturday's game versus the Bulls.

Horford has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday after missing Boston's previous contest with a left big toe sprain. With Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) out, Horford will likely enter the starting five against Chicago.

Yurtseven (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Rockets, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Yurtseven logged 21 minutes in the 113-97 loss to the Mavericks on Thursday, but he won't be available Saturday while he tends to a right ankle sprain. With John Collins (face) set to return from a one-game absence Saturday, he and Walker Kessler will likely split nearly all the minutes at center, so Yurtseven presumably would have been outside of the rotation even if he were available.

Collins (face) will play in Saturday's game in Houston, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.

Collins was originally considered questionable due to facial bruising, but he is feeling good enough to give it a go. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual workload at center.

Gobert is considered questionable for Sunday's game versus the Warriors due to a left rib sprain.

Gobert returned from a three-game absence Friday but continues to deal with a sprained rib. His status Sunday will presumably depend on how the injury is feeling closer to tipoff. Should he ultimately be unable to go, Naz Reid would be the prime beneficiary, while Luka Garza could also see some extra minutes.