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Jackson notched 15 points (7-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and four blocks over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 127-125 victory over the Raptors.

Jackson earned a starting role Wednesday with Myles Turner (illness) sidelined, and the big man responded with a solid performance on both ends of the court, almost mimicking what Turner brings to the court for Indiana on a nightly basis. Jackson is expected to head back to a bench role when the Pacers resume their campaign following the All-Star break.

Sengun closed with 19 points (8-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-7 FT), five rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 121-113 loss to Memphis.

Four different Rockets tied for the team lead with 19 points, but Sengun's lack of impact on the glass overshadowed his offense. In two contests since returning from a one-game absence due to lower-back soreness, the third-year center has managed just eight rebounds in total, a far cry from the career-high 9.2 boards he's averaging this season. Sengun should be viewed as a risky fantasy option until he demonstrates he's 100 percent.

Bagley provided 14 points (6-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 133-126 loss to the Pelicans.

The 24-year-old center delivered his second straight double-double, and fourth straight in games during which he played at least 28 minutes, as he settles into a starting role for the Wizards with Daniel Gafford now in Dallas. Bagley was the second overall pick in the 2018 Draft, but his career never took off in Sacramento or Detroit due to injuries and an inconsistent role. A fresh start in Washington, and a complete lack of serious competition for court time in the frontcourt, might provide Bagley with the spark he needs to become a real asset.

Collins logged 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 138-122 loss to the Lakers.

Collins led all Jazz players in rebounds while ending as one of seven players with a double-digit point total en route to tallying the lone double-double in a losing effort. Collins has hauled in at least 10 points and 10 boards in 17 games this season, including in six of his last 10 outings.

Nurkic closed with 10 points (2-2 FG, 6-10 FT), 13 rebounds, seven assists and two blocks across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 116-100 win over the Pistons.

Nurkic led all players in Wednesday's battle in rebounds while handing out a team-high assist total and ending as the lone Suns player with a double-double in a balanced performance. Nurkic has handed out seven or more dimes in seven games this season, finishing two assists short of matching his season high. The center has recorded at least 10 points, 10 boards and five assists in seven outings, including in three of his last eight appearances.

Lively (nose) recorded eight points (3-5 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four blocks and one assist in 17 minutes in Wednesday's 116-93 win over the Spurs.

Lively came off the bench and was on a minutes restriction in his return from a seven-game absence due to a nasal fracture for which he required a procedure, but thanks largely to his blocks production, he was able to deliver a quality fantasy line. Head coach Jason Kidd had previously suggested last week that Lively would reclaim the starting role once healthy, but it's unclear if those plans have changed in light of how trade-deadline pickup Daniel Gafford (10 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and one block in 23 minutes Wednesday) has performed since being acquired by Dallas. Even if Lively eventually displaces Gafford as the starter, the two could end up working in a roughly even timeshare at center that would put a cap on the fantasy value of both players.

Porzingis sat out the entire second half of Wednesday's 136-86 win over the Nets after rolling his ankle in the second quarter, but he said he would have been available to return had the game been competitive, Jay King of The Athletic reports. He tallied 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 16 minutes.

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla seemed to echo Porzingis' sentiments after the game, so fantasy managers shouldn't panic too much about the big man's early exit. Porzingis will have ample time to recover from the ankle sprain, as the Celtics will head into the All-Star break before returning to play their next game Feb. 22 in Chicago.

Drummond contributed 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-2 FT), 15 rebounds, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 108-105 loss to the Cavaliers.

Drummond moved into the starting lineup as the Bulls opted to go big, matching up with the height of the Cavaliers front court. As he tends to do whenever he is afforded meaningful minutes, Drummond provided elite rebounding numbers, as well as a pair of defensive stats. While he isn't a must-roster player, he is worth grabbing when the matchup works in his favor.

Porzingis went to the locker room shortly before halftime of Wednesday's game against the Nets with an ankle injury and is uncertain to return, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

The Celtics haven't provided official word on Porzingis' status for the rest of the contest, but the fact that he had a wrap on his ankle in addition to Boston having built a 36-point halftime lead makes it likely that his night is over. Top backup Al Horford (toe) is already sitting out Wednesday, so the Celtics will likely turn to Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta to fill most of the minutes at center for the rest of the game.

Eubanks will still play in Wednesday's game against the Pistons despite being punched in the face by Isaiah Stewart after entering the arena, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com

The altercation occurred in the tunnel, where Eubanks and Stewart -- who's inactive with an ankle injury -- exchanged words briefly before Eubanks was struck in the face. While the league will review the tape of the incident, as Shams Charania of The Athletic reports, and issue fines or suspensions as needed, Eubanks will have the green light to play Wednesday.