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Porzingis produced 26 points (10-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 28 minutes during Sunday's 131-91 victory over the Grizzlies.

Porzingis' skill set was on full display, as he knocked down shots from the perimeter, got a few open dunks and protected the paint on defense. Since missing three of four games, Porzingis has appeared in three straight matchups, averaging 20.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.7 blocks and 2.3 assists in 29.3 minutes during that stretch.

Poeltl ended Sunday's 135-127 double-overtime loss to the Thunder with 19 points (8-9 FG, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 33 minutes.

Poeltl looked rusty in his return to action Friday against the Rockets, but he certainly found his stride Sunday night. The center racked up his 14th double-double of the campaign and was able to match his season-best mark of 19 points in the loss.

Jemison racked up six points (2-5 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two blocks over 23 minutes during Sunday's 131-91 loss to Boston.

With Jaren Jackson (hip), Xavier Tillman (knee), Santi Aldama (lower body) and other frontcourt members sidelined, Jemison drew his first career start. Aside from the two blocks, Jemison's production was modest, and he played the fewest minutes of the eight Grizzlies who saw action versus Boston. If the aforementioned trio of centers remains sidelined, Jemison may get another 10-day deal from Memphis, but he doesn't need to be on fantasy radars yet.

Turner chipped in 16 points (7-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Sunday's 115-99 win over Charlotte.

It's the 10th double-double of the season for Turner, and his first since Jan. 19. The 27-year-old center has missed two games over the last couple of weeks with minor injuries. He's seen a lower workload than usual when on the court, but Sunday's performance suggests he's ready to resume his usual role.

Adebayo notched 14 points (5-13 FG, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists and three steals in 35 minutes during Sunday's 103-95 loss to the Clippers.

It's Adebayo's third straight double-double and 27th of the season, tying him with Joel Embiid (knee) and Luka Doncic for eighth in the league. Adebayo has failed to pull down double-digit boards only once in the last eight games, averaging 15.8 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steals over that stretch.

Kessler notched 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and three blocks over 27 minutes during Sunday's 123-108 win over Milwaukee.

As usual, John Collins started at center for Utah, but Kessler ended up playing three more minutes. That was largely due to a huge fourth quarter during which the Jazz outscored Milwaukee by 27 points with same five players (Kessler, Jordan Clarkson, Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen and Kelly Olynyk) on the floor for the entire period. Kessler registered nine points during that run, and he finished with his highest scoring total since mid-December. Kessler's shot-blocking ability is what carries his value in fantasy -- he's swatted at least one shot in 14 straight games, with multiple blocks 10 times during that span -- so whatever scoring he does to complement his defensive work is generally icing on the cake for those who roster him.

Lopez recorded zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound in four minutes during Sunday's 123-108 loss to the Jazz.

Lopez made his first start of the season Saturday against Dallas but played just four minutes. He retreated to the bench for the second half of the back-to-back set and didn't generate much production. The 35-year-old hasn't been a consistent part of the Bucks' rotation in recent weeks, even with his brother, Brook Lopez (personal) missing two straight games.

Nurkic produced 18 points (7-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 13 rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Sunday's 140-112 win over Washington.

Nurkic put forth an all-around performance in Sunday's blowout win, leading all players in rebounds and assists while ending two dimes short of a triple-double in just 25 minutes. Nurkic, who was one of four Suns players with a double-digit point total, posted his second game of the season with at least 15 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. His double-double performance marked his second over the last three outings.

Wagner registered 10 points (5-5 FG), five rebounds and four assists over 20 minutes during Sunday's 111-99 victory over the Pistons.

Wagner led the Magic bench in assists to go along with a handful of rebounds and a bench-high-tying double-digit point total to provide Orlando with a spark on the second unit. Wagner tied a season high in assists, a mark he has posted three times this year. He has now finished in double figures off the bench in six of his last seven outings.

Embiid will undergo a procedure this week to repair a left meniscus injury, a 76ers team official tells Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. A timeline for Embiid's return is expected to be provided following the procedure, but the expectation is that the center will miss an extended period of time.

Embiid had missed five games earlier in January with left knee soreness and swelling, and his condition appears to have taken a dramatic turn for the worse after Golden State's Jonathan Kuminga inadvertently landed on the knee during the 76ers' loss to the Warriors on Tuesday. Embiid was later diagnosed with a displaced flap in his left meniscus, and after evaluating treatment options, the team's medical staff has determined that he'll require a procedure. Given that Wojnarowski is referring to the center's upcoming procedure as a repair rather than a meniscus trim or cleanup surgery, Embiid's recovery timeline will most likely be measured in months rather than weeks, though the 76ers could offer clarity on that front once the procedure is completed. Wojnarowski notes that the door isn't closed on Embiid returning this season, though a meniscus repair would almost certainly keep the reigning MVP out for the rest of the regular season, and perhaps the first round or two of the playoffs as well.