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Robinson accumulated four points (2-2 FG) and three rebounds across 20 minutes during Friday's 118-80 loss to Detroit.

With Karl-Anthony Towns (eye) ruled out prior to tipoff, Robinson was inserted into the starting lineup. Despite the promotion, Robinson failed to have any sort of tangible impact, logging just 20 minutes in the blowout loss. Rough night aside, Robinson has added a level of consistency to his game over the past month, averaging 9.5 rebounds and 2.0 combined steals and blocks in 21.9 minutes per game across his last 13 games.

Vucevic finished Friday's 98-96 win over the Heat with 11 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3PT, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and two steals over 28 minutes.

Vucevic came off the bench in his Celtics debut, a role he hasn't filled since his rookie season with the 76ers during the 2011-12 campaign. The veteran center filled in nicely in his bench role, and while he looked to distribute more than score at times, he still managed to record a double-double while showing his energy on offense with six offensive rebounds. It'll be interesting to see whether Vucevic continues to operate in a reserve role, but if so, he and Payton Pritchard would combine to form a lethal duo off the bench for Boston.

Raynaud will start against the Clippers on Friday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

With Domantas Sabonis (back) unavailable for the front end of this back-to-back set, Raynaud will get the starting nod. As a starter this season (26 games), the rookie second-rounder has averaged 11.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 27.5 minutes per contest.

Porzingis (Achilles/recently traded) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Porzingis was acquired by the Warriors on Wednesday from the Hawks in exchange for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield. Porzingis has been sidelined for a number of games this season due to an illness, but he's been listed on the injury report with left Achilles tendon injury management. The veteran center's next chance to suit up is Monday against the Grizzlies.

Sims will start against the Pacers on Friday.

With Kyle Kuzma (calf) sidelined, Sims will get the starting nod Friday. As a starter this season (four games), the 27-year-old big man has averaged 2.5 points and 5.0 rebounds in 24.5 minutes per tilt.

Embiid (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Suns.

Embiid has appeared in five of Philadelphia's last six games and could miss Saturday's contest due to right knee injury management. If the big man isn't cleared to play, Andre Drummond would be expected to start, while Adem Bona would likely see increased playing time off the bench.

Duren (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against New York.

Duren initially drew a questionable tag for Friday's game due to right knee soreness, but the fourth-year center will be sidelined for the first time since Jan. 10. Isaiah Stewart figures to be the top candidate to start at center in Duren's absence.

Head coach Rick Carlisle told reporters Friday that Zubac is working through an ankle injury and won't play until Tuesday's game against the Knicks at the very earliest, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Thursday's trade between the Clippers and Pacers has not been finalized as all players involved -- including Zubac -- have yet to pass physicals. Carlisle relayed that Zubac could make his Pacers debut Tuesday, but it appears as though the veteran center's absence could extend beyond that depending on the severity of his injury. Jay Huff figures to be the Pacers' starting center for as long as Zubac is sidelined.

Kornet (ankle/adductor) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.

Kornet is in danger of missing a second consecutive contest due to left ankle soreness and left adductor tightness. If the big man isn't cleared to play, Victor Wembanyama and Carter Bryant would be candidates for a bump in minutes, while Kelly Olynyk could enter the rotation.

Hartenstein (eye) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Rockets.

Hartenstein missed Wednesday's loss to San Antonio due to a corneal abrasion but will return to action Saturday. The big man has appeared in three outings (two starts) following a 16-game absence with a right calf injury, averaging 9.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 21.0 minutes per contest over that stretch. He has yet to log more than 23 minutes since the extended absence and may remain on a minutes restriction versus Houston.