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Sengun is listed probable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers due to a left lower leg contusion.

Sengun is expected to power through the mild injury and play in the second leg of a back-to-back set. He logged 35 minutes in Tuesday's 102-95 win over the Clippers, finishing with 22 points, seven rebounds and five assists in 35 minutes.

Robinson (ankle/rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.

After resting during Tuesday's loss to the Pacers, Robinson will return to action Wednesday. Over his past 10 appearances, the veteran big man has averaged 5.4 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.5 combined steals-plus-blocks in 20.8 minutes.

Queta (ankle) is available to play Wednesday against the Bulls, according to Celtics reporter Bobby Manning.

Queta will clear a probable tag to suit up for the final game before the All-Star break. Queta has been reduced to a timeshare with Nikola Vucevic in recent outings.

Duren has been suspended for two games for his participation in an altercation during Monday's matchup with Charlotte, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Duren and teammate Isaiah Stewart were the two Pistons suspended following the scuffle that involved Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate. However, Duren's suspension was the shortest out of the four. With Duren out for two games and Stewart sidelined for seven, Paul Reed could take the reins at center while the two are unavailable, with Isaac Jones and Tolu Smith potentially seeing playing time.

Claxton (hip) has been downgraded to doubtful for Wednesday's matchup with Indiana.

Claxton has missed only two games all season but is in severe danger of missing a third, as his updated status indicates he will likely be sidelined against the Pacers. If Claxton officially can't go, Day'Ron Sharpe would be the biggest beneficiary, and Danny Wolf would also likely see some increased run as well.

Ighodaro posted 10 points (5-6 FG), 10 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 23 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 120-111 victory over the Mavericks.

The double-double was the first of Ighodaro's career. The second-year center had pulled down double-digit boards three times previously this season, but he hadn't managed to score in double digits in any of those contests. Ighodaro is holding down a consistent role in the Suns' frontcourt, but over the last 16 games, he's averaging just 6.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks in 21.3 minutes with the second unit.

Gafford provided four points (2-2 FG), four rebounds, three blocks and one steal over 17 minutes during Tuesday's 120-111 loss to the Suns.

Since returning to the starting lineup Jan. 28, Gafford has failed to play 30-plus minutes in six of seven games, and he hasn't even reached 20 minutes in the last two. Despite the limited workload, the 27-year-old center remains a staunch rim defender, and over that seven-game stretch, he's averaging 10.6 points, 7.3 boards, 1.4 blocks, 1.3 assists and 0.9 steals in 23.9 minutes.

Wembanyama posted 40 points (13-20 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 26 minutes in Tuesday's 136-108 win over the Lakers.

Wembanyama took advantage of the Lakers being shorthanded in the second leg of their back-to-back set. The star big man scored 25 points in the first quarter and had 37 by the end of the first half. The 22-year-old led all players in points and rebounds en route to his 25th game with a double-double or better (one triple-double) through 39 regular-season appearances. He has reached the 40-point threshold twice this season and tied his season high Tuesday, which he originally set in San Antonio's season-opening win over Dallas.

Lopez finished Tuesday's 102-95 loss to the Rockets with seven points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, one block and one steal across 29 minutes.

Lopez scored no more than seven points for the third time in the past four games, all of which have been starts. With Ivica Zubac traded to Indiana, Lopez assumed the starting role immediately. However, outside of a strong performance against the Kings, Lopez has been unable to deliver impactful standard-league production. During that four-game stretch, he has averaged just 8.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 28.7 minutes per contest. At best, he should be viewed as a blocks streamer.

Niederhauser notched three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and two blocks across 13 minutes during Tuesday's 102-95 loss to Houston.

Niederhauser was limited to just 13 minutes, potentially putting pause on what many had hoped would be a late-season breakout. Isaiah Jackson made his debut for the Clippers, adding another wrinkle to the center rotation. While Niederhauser is still someone worth watching, it appears his short-term value could fluctuate from game to game.