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Porzingis (Achilles) is available for Tuesday's game against Miami.

Porzingis is ready to return from a three-week absence with left Achilles tendinitis. Given the lengthy stay on the sidelines, the star big man is likely to face a minutes restriction Tuesday. Porzingis has averaged 13.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2.2 three-pointers in 19.4 minutes per game over his last five appearances.

Boucher (personal reasons) is questionable for Tuesday's game versus Dallas.

Boucher has mostly been out of Boston's rotation, so his availability will not make a big impact in fantasy hoops. Boucher is also a trade candidate to monitor ahead of the deadline.

Embiid recorded 24 points (8-19 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Monday's 128-113 win over the Clippers.

Although Embiid didn't come close to matching his 40-point tour de force against the Pelicans, he displayed defensive mettle and kept Ivica Zubac in check. When healthy, Embiid has been a scoring behemoth in recent weeks, registering 30-plus points in six of his last 10 games.

Jackson registered six points (2-5 FG, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, four assists, two blocks and four steals in 25 minutes during Monday's 118-114 loss to the Rockets.

Jackson had arguably his most impactful game of the season, recording six combined steals and blocks. Despite the loss, it was good to see Jackson logging meaningful minutes, something that has been an issue for him all season. Indiana is not afraid to shuffle its center rotation, meaning this effort could result in a short-term bump for Jackson. While he isn't a priority add, he is someone to monitor over the coming games.

Capela registered four points (1-5 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block over 11 minutes during Monday's 118-114 victory over the Pacers.

Capela logged fewer than 15 minutes for the fourth time in the past five games, continuing to play a limited role despite the season-ending injury to Steven Adams (ankle). Now 32 years of age, it appears as though Capela's ability to impact the game on a consistent basis has come to an end. At best, managers should view him as a possible rebound streamer, if and when Houston is matched up against a sizeable opponent.

Sengun closed with 39 points (13-25 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 13-18 FT), 16 rebounds and five assists across 35 minutes in Monday's 118-114 win over the Pacers.

Sengun delivered a monster performance in Monday's win, tying his season high with 39 points while recording his 23rd double-double of the campaign. A significant chunk of the big man's scoring came at the charity stripe, where he converted as many free throws as field goals. Beyond the scoring outburst, the 23-year-old was a force on the offensive glass with seven rebounds on that end of the floor, the third time this season he's reached that mark.

Embiid (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Clippers.

Embiid was listed as probable due to right ankle injury management but will suit up as expected. The 31-year-old has been operating at an elite level of late, averaging 30.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists while shooting 51.8 percent from the field and 40.5 percent from three over his past 10 appearances.

Huff is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Rockets.

Huff will slide into the starting five after coming off the bench in the previous four games, giving the Pacers a bigger lineup to open. In 26 starts this season, the big man is averaging 10.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 1.5 assists in 22.3 minutes per contest.

Hartenstein (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Magic.

Hartenstein is on the injury report for right soleus management after missing 16 games with a strain before returning for the Thunder's past two contests. Since returning to action, the big man is averaging 7.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 20.0 minutes per game, coming off the bench Thursday before joining the starting lineup Sunday. If Hartenstein is ruled out Tuesday, Jaylin Williams (shoulder) could see an expanded role if available, with Kenrich Williams and Branden Carlson also candidates for additional usage.

Nurkic is out for Tuesday's game against the Pacers for rest purposes.

Nurkic's availability is becoming quite sporadic as of late. That said, the expectation should be that the veteran big man will be back in the lineup for Thursday's matchup in Atlanta. The center minutes figure to be divvied up among Kyle Filipowski, Kevin Love and Taylor Hendricks on Tuesday.