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  • Jalen Duren C | DET

    Pistons' Jalen Duren: Grabs eight boards in blowout win

    Duren logged 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal across 23 minutes during Saturday's 121-78 victory over Indiana.

    Duren finished as Detroit's fourth-leading scorer, though he played limited minutes as the squad took an early lead and stayed in control for the remainder of the blowout win. The big man led the Pistons in rebounds and chipped in four assists for the first time since Dec. 23, finishing one dime shy of his season high. Duren has appeared in just three of Detroit's seven games this month due to a right ankle sprain, averaging 15.0 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 23.0 minutes per tilt over that stretch.

  • Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Pulls down 10 rebounds in loss

    Robinson logged one point (0-1 FG, 1-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block in 19 minutes during Saturday's 106-99 loss to Phoenix.

    This was Robinson's fourth consecutive double-digit rebounding effort and his third straight game with at least one swat. He usually won't do much in the points department, but if you need some help in boards and blocks, Robinson is worth a roster spot.

  • Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Nets 39 points with full line

    Wembanyama erupted for 39 points (12-23 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 11-14 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 31 minutes during Saturday's 126-123 win over the Timberwolves.

    Wembanyama was locked in from the jump in this one, and he hit some clutch shots down the stretch in the win, scoring 10 of his 39 points during the final three minutes of play. Despite averaging just 28.8 minutes per game this season, Wembanyama has put up averages of 24.5 points, 10.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists and a league-leading 2.6 swats per contest.

  • Maxi Kleber C | LAL

    Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Starting vs. Portland

    Kleber will start against the Trail Blazers on Saturday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

    With Deandre Ayton (knee) and Jaxson Hayes (hamstring) unavailable, Kleber will get the starting nod for the first time this season. The veteran big man is averaging 1.6 points and 1.7 rebounds in 11.1 minutes per game through 19 regular-season appearances.

  • Naz Reid C | MIN

    Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Won't return Saturday

    Reid (shoulder) will not return to Saturday's game versus the Spurs.

    Reid will end his evening with zero points (0-1 FG) and one steal over five minutes. Joan Beringer started the second half of Saturday's game, so he stands to benefit if Reid needs to miss time with the shoulder injury.

  • Naz Reid C | MIN

    Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Questionable to return

    Reid is questionable to return to Saturday's game against San Antonio due to left shoulder soreness.

    Reid appears to have dodged a significant injury, but his return Saturday is currently up in the air. He missed his only shot attempt in the first quarter before heading to the locker room with the shoulder issue.

  • Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Ruled out Saturday

    Ayton (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.

    Ayton will miss the front end of Los Angeles' back-to-back set due to left knee soreness, and his next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Raptors. With the 27-year-old center and Jaxson Hayes (hamstring) both sidelined, Maxi Kleber, Drew Timme and Jarred Vanderbilt are all candidates for increased playing time.

  • Naz Reid C | MIN

    Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Exits with injury

    Reid went to the locker room during the first quarter of Saturday's game against the Spurs with an undisclosed injury, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.

    Reid checked out at the 6:58 mark and immediately went to the locker room. The nature of his injury is unclear at this time, and he can be considered questionable to return until further notice. Rudy Gobert (hip) is out, so it would be up to Joan Beringer to step up if Reid is done for the night.

  • Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Steps into starting role

    Kalkbrenner will start Saturday's game against the Warriors.

    Kalkbrenner will draw the start after the team downgraded Moussa Diabate (hamstring) to out. Kalkbrenner has plenty of experience as a starter so far this season and is averaging 7.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.5 blocks in his last six appearances with the first unit.

  • Jakob Poeltl C | TOR

    Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Out again Sunday

    Poeltl (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lakers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

    Poeltl continues to miss time due to a back strain. His next chance at a return will arrive Tuesday at Golden State. Collin Murray-Boyles should draw another start at center Sunday as a result.

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