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Holmes (illness) is available for Thursday's game against Sacramento.

Holmes was questionable for Thursday's matchup due to a non-COVID illness, but he'll be available for a fourth consecutive game. Over his last three appearances, he's averaged 9.0 points and 5.7 rebounds in 23.7 minutes per game.

Porter (illness) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Thunder.

Porter is set to play Friday after leaving Wednesday's contest early with a non-COVID illness. Porter is averaging 6.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.2 steals in 21.6 minutes across his previous five outings.

Collins (concussion) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Grizzlies, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.

Collins is in danger of missing his second straight contest Friday while in concussion protocol. However, the 26-year-old big man was present at Thursday's practice.

Collins (face) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Mavericks.

Collins has been ruled out for the second leg of Utah's back-to-back Thursday due to a facial contusion. Walker Kessler will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Collins' next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Houston.

Claxton (illness), who is questionable for Thursday's game against Milwaukee, wasn't at the Nets' morning shootaround, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Although Claxton didn't participate in Brooklyn's morning shootaround, he's with the team in Milwaukee, so it's still possible he suits up. If he's unavailable, Day'Ron Sharpe, Trendon Watford and Noah Clowney could see additional minutes.

Sabonis provided 13 points (4-7 FG, 5-6 FT), 17 rebounds, 10 assists and one block across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 123-89 victory over the Raptors.

The big man has been outstanding as the engine that keeps Sacramento's offense going. He's now up to a league-leading 24 triple-doubles on the campaign, and he'll aim to increase that figure when the Kings take on the Wizards on Thursday in what promises to be another favorable matchup for Sabonis.

Holmgren contributed 35 points (12-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 119-107 victory over Utah.

It was a huge all-around effort for Holmgren, who tied his season-high mark in rebounds while topping 30 points for the first time since Jan. 8, thanks in part to a career-best performance from the free-throw line. The 21-year-old center is up to 21 double-doubles on the season, and over 14 games since the All-Star break, he's averaged 18.6 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.7 threes while shooting 55.8 percent from the floor.

Zubac posted 14 points (7-9 FG), nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks and four steals in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 116-103 victory over Portland.

Zubac came into the contest in an offensive rut, having failed to notch double-digit points in each of his past three games. The big man was averaging just 2.3 field-goal attempts over 29.0 minutes during that span, so the issue was more a matter of shot volume than efficiency. Zubac has never been a big scorer, but he went through a period of posting double-digit points 13 times in a 15-game span earlier in the campaign, so he's certainly capable of contributing in that regard. His 14 points Wednesday was his third-highest total over 10 contests since returning from a two-game absence March 3.

Allen finished Wednesday's 107-104 loss to the Heat with 25 points (10-13 FG, 5-6 FT), 20 rebounds and three assists over 39 minutes.

Allen's three 20-20 games puts him third in that category in Cavaliers franchise history. It also gave him his 34rd double-double of the season, which ranks 13th in the NBA. Since the All-Star break, Allen is averaging 18.6 points on 58.8 percent shooting, 11.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 blocks over 35.0 minutes per game.

Bryant totaled six points (2-5 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and one block over 15 minutes in Wednesday's 107-104 win over the Cavaliers.

Bryant got the start with Bam Adebayo scratched late due to pain and swelling in his back. Bryant wasn't able to crack 20 minutes of playing time despite getting the start, but the big man was able to reach double-digit rebounds for the first time this season. He'll return to his role on the bench once Adebayo is healthy enough to play.