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Porzingis (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Pistons, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis will be able to suit up for a third consecutive game despite his hamstring injury. He didn't have a minutes restriction Wednesday against the Bucks, but the Celtics could manage his workload more during Friday's matchup since it's the first half of a back-to-back set.

Okongwu (toe) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Hornets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu has appeared in back-to-back contests following a 13-game absence, but he'll likely take a seat Saturday to manage his left big toe injury. If that's the case, Bruno Fernando should see increased minutes again.

Ayton is questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers due to left elbow tendinitis.

Ayton is a late addition to the injury report, which is never a good sign. The 25-year-old center has been on a tear since returning from a hand sprain, as he's averaged 24.1 points, 13.9 rebounds and 1.0 blocks over his last seven appearances. However, if Ayton is sidelined again, Duop Reath would likely be the primary beneficiary.

Bagley (back) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game versus the Raptors.

Bagley will return to action Saturday after missing Washington's last nine contests due to a lumbar sprain. While Bagley will likely replace Richaun Holmes in the starting lineup, it wouldn't be surprising for him to operate on a minutes restriction.

Adebayo (back) will play Friday against the Pelicans.

Adebayo will return from a one-game absence and shouldn't face any limitations. Before he was sidelined, the big man posted four double-doubles over his last five appearances and averaged 19.0 points, 13.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 33.6 minutes during that stretch.

Collins (concussion) has been upgraded to probable for Friday's game against Memphis.

Collins was initially deemed questionable for Friday's matchup, but he's trending in the right direction ahead of tipoff. He's come off the bench in his last four appearances, averaging 9.0 points and 6.3 rebounds in 16.3 minutes per game.

Robinson (ankle) is listed as out for Saturday's game versus the Nets.

Robinson will miss his 49th straight contest Saturday while recovering from left ankle surgery. While the 25-year-old big man has begun practicing and appears to be nearing a return to action, his next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Detroit.

Jokic chipped in 30 points (12-23 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 14 rebounds, 11 assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Thursday's 113-100 victory over the Knicks.

Jokic had a tough time dealing with a season-best performance from Isaiah Hartenstein, who made things difficult for him on both ends of the court, but that didn't stop Jokic from recording his 22nd triple-double of the season. The star big man is almost unstoppable when things are clicking for him, and he'll aim to deliver another big performance in a favorable matchup against the Trail Blazers on Saturday.

Hartenstein recorded 20 points (8-10 FG, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 26 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 113-100 loss to Denver.

Hartenstein had one of his best performances of the season while battling against his former teammate, Nikola Jokic, on both ends of the court, but his efforts were not enough to lift the Knicks to victory here. The 20-point output was a season-high mark for Harstenstein, who's averaging just 8.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game in March.

Claxton (illness) finished with 22 points (9-12 FG, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and two steals across 34 minutes during Thursday's 115-108 loss to the Bucks.

Claxton shook off an illness and finished just one rebound shy of recording what would've been his seventh double-double of March (11 appearances). The big man has been extremely productive during this stretch, averaging 14.1 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.6 blocks per game.