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Jokic finished Sunday's 117-109 victory over the Pacers with 25 points (12-13 FG, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, nine assists, one block and two steals over 33 minutes.

Jokic led all players in Sunday's contest in rebounds and assists while finishing with a team-high-tying scoring mark and ending one dime short of a triple-double. Jokic, who also added a team-high-tying steals total, has finished with at least 25 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in 23 games this season, including in three straight contests.

Jackson closed Sunday's 117-109 loss to the Nuggets with 12 points (6-9 FG), seven rebounds, one assist and two steals in 20 minutes.

Jackson led all bench players in Sunday's contest in scoring, rebounds and steals while ending as one of seven Pacers with a double-digit point total. Jackson has tallied at least 10 points and seven rebounds in four games this year and has reached double figures in scoring in three straight outings.

Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said after Sunday's 109-105 loss to the Timberwolves that Zubac is considered day-to-day with right calf tightness, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Zubac was a late scratch ahead of Sunday's game, marking the center's first absence of the season. Lue noted that the Clippers will have four full off days following Tuesday's game versus the Thunder, so the team could be inclined to hold Zubac out of that contest as well, even if he shows improvement in his recvoery from the calf injury. Daniel Theis drew the start at center in Zubac's stead Sunday, with Mason Plumlee entering the rotation as Theis' top backup.

Badji (hip) is unavailable for Sunday's game against the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Badji joins a laundry list of players sidelined Sunday for the Trail Blazers due to a right hip contusion. Jabari Walker should see an expanded role with Badji and Deandre Ayton (knee) sidelined.

Ayton (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Ayton continues to deal with right knee tendinitis and will be unavailable for an 11th consecutive game. Duop Reath and Ibou Badji (hip) should continue to see increased roles Sunday. Coach Chauncey Billups said before Sunday's matchup that Ayton is "very close" to returning, and the center's next chance to suit up will be Wednesday against the Nets.

Zubac is out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves due to right calf tightness, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Zubac was originally listed in the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game despite being a late addition to the injury report, but he ultimately will be sidelined for the first time this season after feeling discomfort in his calf ahead of game time. Daniel Theis will get the start in place of Zubac and Mason Plumlee will likely see extended minutes backing him up.

Theis is starting Sunday against the Timberwolves.

Although Ivica Zubac (calf) is available and was announced as a starter for Sunday's matchup, the team indicated Theis would start minutes before tipoff. If Zubac is limited against Minnesota, Theis could see plenty of run.

Lively (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against New Orleans.

Lively has missed the last five games due to an ankle injury, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to return against the Pelicans. If he's unavailable once again, Dwight Powell should continue to see increased run for Dallas.

Zubac, who was a late addition to the Clippers' injury report due to right calf tightness, is starting Sunday against the Timberwolves, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

Zubac was deemed questionable for Sunday's matchup less than an hour before tipoff, but he'll still be part of the starting lineup against Minnesota. Whether he'll face any restrictions remains to be seen, but he's averaged 14.8 points and 11.4 rebounds in 28.2 minutes per game over his last five appearances.

Jordan was ejected from Sunday's game against the Pacers after being assessed two technical fouls, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Jordan came off the bench in Sunday's matchup and was tossed from the game with 8:48 remaining in the fourth quarter. He was held scoreless with two rebounds and an assist in seven minutes prior to his departure, and it seems unlikely that his ejection will lead to further discipline.