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Queta recorded 10 points (3-4 FG, 4-4 FT), 19 rebounds, two assists, five blocks and two steals over 39 minutes during the Celtics' 114-93 win over the Rockets on Wednesday.

Queta showed off his defensive chops during Wednesday's win, serving as the Celtics' anchor in the paint while matching a season high with five blocks. He was also dominant on the boards, with his 19 rebounds being his most in a game since Jan. 7 against the Nuggets, when he hauled in a season-high 20 rebounds. Queta has been productive for the Celtics in his first season as a full-time starter, though how his role will change following Boston's acquisition of Nikola Vucevic from Chicago on Tuesday remains to be seen.

Jokic generated 30 points (10-27 FG, 1-13 3Pt, 9-12 FT), 14 rebounds and 10 assists across 44 minutes of Wednesday's 134-127 double overtime loss to the Knicks.

Jokic struggled to find his shot from beyond the arc despite tying his season high in three-point attempts. Still, he wound up tallying his first triple-double since returning from a 16-game absence Friday. Jokic has appeared in four games since being cleared for game action, and he's averaging 25.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.5 steals during that stretch.

Sengun was ejected in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's game against the Celtics, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Sengun was hit with two technical fouls after arguing a non-foul call midway through the fourth quarter. He'll end his night with 13 points (5-12 FG, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block over 31 minutes. Clint Capela should see more minutes down the stretch in Sengun's absence.

Sabonis (back) will play in Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Sabonis will return from a two-game absence due to lower back soreness. His return will likely push Maxime Raynaud back to the second unit. Since his minutes restriction was lifted Jan. 23, Sabonis is averaging 15.3 points, 10.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists in 29.3 minutes across four games.

Aldama is available to play in Wednesday's game against Sacramento, but he'll play fewer minutes than normal, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Aldama will return from a four-game absence due to a right knee injury, but he'll have his minutes monitored. The 24-year-old forward is averaging 28.0 minutes per game this season, and it's unclear exactly how much he'll play Wednesday. Regardless, he is part of the starting lineup, per Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140, and Aldama should have a high usage rate given the absence of Jaren Jackson (recently traded) and Ja Morant (elbow).

Towns (forehead) has returned to Wednesday's game against Denver, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Towns and Spencer Jones collided earlier in the game, which resulted in Towns sustaining a gash above his right eye. He briefly went back to the locker room after the collision, but he's been given the green light to return. It's unclear if the injury required stitches or if he was simply being checked for a concussion.

Embiid is listed questionable for Thursday's game versus the Lakers due to right knee injury management.

Embiid missed Tuesday's win over the Warriors, with that game coming as the second in a back-to-back set, and now he's being listed as questionable for Thursday's game. The 76ers should have a better idea regarding Embiid's status following shootaround Thursday morning, but if the veteran center is cleared to play ahead of the 10 p.m. ET tipoff, he should be in line for a normal 30-plus-minute workload.

Towns went back to the locker room after sustaining a cut above his right eye during a collision with Spencer Jones in Wednesday's game against Denver, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Towns and Jones were both bleeding after the collision, but it seems Towns got the worst of the exchange. The center remained in the game with a bandage over the cut to shoot a pair of free throws, but he then exited the game and went back to the locker room. While Towns is on the sidelines, look for Mitchell Robinson to see most of the center minutes.

Vucevic (recently traded) will be unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.

Vucevic was dealt from Chicago to Boston on Tuesday, but he's not quite ready to make his Celtics debut. Once he's settled in with his new team, the veteran center is likely to supplant Neemias Queta in the starting lineup. Vucevic's next chance to play will come Friday against Miami.

Turner (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

Turner popped up on the injury report as probable due to a left ankle sprain, but the veteran center has been given the green light to play in Wednesday's interconference clash. He has averaged 18.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 2.0 threes, 3.0 blocks and 1.2 steals over 30.4 minutes per game in his last five outings.