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Porzingis (hamstring) is available for Monday's game against the Pistons.

As expected, Porzingis has been upgraded from probable to available and will snap a five-game absence streak. With Al Horford (toe/rest), Jrue Holiday (shoulder) and Jayson Tatum (ankle) all sidelined, Porzingis should be one of Boston's go-to offensive options.

Bagley (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Rockets.

Bagley will miss an eighth straight game due to a lumbar sprain. Richaun Holmes should draw another start while Kyle Kuzma and Anthony Gill operate as backups at center, given Eugene Omoruyi (ankle) is also out.

Okongwu (toe) is questionable for Monday's game against the Lakers, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports.

Okongwu has been sidelined since Feb. 12 but is nearing a return. However, even if he gets the green light Monday, Okongwu would likely be limited to a backup role behind Clint Capela.

Gobert (ribs) was in uniform at Minnesota's morning shootaround Monday, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Gobert is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Jazz after missing Saturday's game against Utah, but his presence at the team's morning shootaround is encouraging. However, if he's unable to suit up Monday, Naz Reid should continue to see increased work.

Carter supplied nine points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Sunday's 111-96 win over the Raptors.

This wasn't Carter's best showing, but it's worth noting that Moritz Wagner simply had the hot hand off the bench with 14 points in 18 minutes. Carter played really well in his previous three games with averages of 14.3 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists, so one dud isn't something to be overly concerned about.

Porzingis (hamstring) is probable for Monday's game against Detroit, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis has missed the last five games due to a right hamstring strain, but he'll likely be able to return to action in the second half of a back-to-back set Monday. However, the Celtics may monitor his workload in his first game back.

Horford (toe/rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pistons, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

As expected, Horford will take a seat for the second half of a back-to-back set after posting 14 points (5-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 23 minutes during Sunday's 130-104 win over the Wizards. Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) is slated to return from a five-game absence and should start at center while Horford is in street clothes.

Wembanyama closed Sunday's 122-115 overtime win over the Nets with 33 points (14-26 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 15 rebounds, seven assists and seven blocks in 36 minutes.

Wembanyama continues to break records in a way not even the most optimistic fan would've imagined. The French rookie became the first player in NBA history to record at least 30 points, at least 15 rebounds, at least five assists and five or more blocks while shooting 50 percent from the field in a single game while leading the Spurs to victory Sunday. There are no more adjectives left to describe what Wembanyama has done during his first year in The Association, and he's going to be a fantasy stud for years to come -- and even earlier than expected.

Claxton racked up 11 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Sunday's 122-115 overtime loss to the Spurs.

Claxton recorded his 26th double-double of the season, and it's worth noting he's achieved that feat in five of his last seven appearances as well, cementing his status as a bonafide two-way threat in a struggling Brooklyn team. Claxton is averaging 13.9 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.9 blocks per game this month.

Wagner supplied 14 points (6-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block in 18 minutes during Sunday's 111-96 win over the Raptors.

Wagner has adjusted to a bench role this season, but he's been playing well even under those conditions, as he's been thriving as a second-unit scoring option. However, the lack of consistency remains an issue, as Wagner has now failed to score in double digits in five of his last eight appearances.