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Wembanyama closed Wednesday's 111-99 win over Houston with 28 points (8-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 12-15 FT), 16 rebounds, three assists, five blocks and two steals across 29 minutes.

Wembanyama produced a solid all-around performance in the decisive win, and he padded his production with a season-high 12 converted free throws at the charity stripe. His totals could have been higher, but he was used sparingly in the third quarter and was limited to 29 minutes. Through 33 games, Wembanyama is averaging 24.3 points, 11.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.7 blocks.

Towns closed Wednesday's 119-92 victory over Toronto with eight points (3-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 22 rebounds, two assists and one block in 35 minutes.

Towns has been in a shooting slump over the past two games, converting just 30.8 percent of his shot attempts, but he's still been a beast on the glass and set a new season high in boards Wednesday evening. The five-time All-Star will have a decent chance of snapping out of his funk Friday with a favorable matchup against the Trail Blazers.

Sengun exited Wednesday's game against the Spurs in the fourth quarter due to an apparent right ankle issue, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com. However, he returned with 7:47 remaining.

Sengun limped to the locker room but returned to the bench shortly thereafter. He appears to be good to go for the remainder of the contest after checking back in.

Okongwu won't return to Wednesday's game against the Celtics due to a facial contusion, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

The Hawks are calling Okongwu's injury a facial contusion, but he's got some busted teeth as well after taking an elbow to the face from Jaylen Brown. Okongwu will end his evening with 17 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and two turnovers across 29 minutes, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Thursday's game versus the Rockets.

Okongwu (teeth) exited to the locker room during Wednesday's game against the Celtics, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu got popped in the mouth by Jaylen Brown as the latter was making a move to the hoop, and Okongwu had a couple of teeth pushed back. He'll likely need some dental work and should be considered questionable to return.

Post won't start against the Jazz on Wednesday, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Post got the starting nod in Monday's loss to Minnesota but will retreat to the second unit in favor of Al Horford on Wednesday. In 16 appearances off the bench so far this season, Post has averaged 5.8 points and 3.1 rebounds in 13.9 minutes per contest.

Horford will start against the Jazz on Wednesday, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Horford sat out Monday's loss to Minnesota -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- though he'll return to the starting five Wednesday. As a starter this season (two games), the veteran big man has averaged 6.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 20.5 minutes per tilt.

Aldama (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Hornets.

Aldama was an extremely late addition to the injury report due to right knee soreness and won't suit up Wednesday. His next opportunity to play will come Friday against New Orleans. With Aldama out, Jock Landale, Olivier-Maxence Prosper and GG Jackson are candidates for increased minutes.

Gafford is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with Minnesota, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.

Joining Gafford in the first unit for Wednesday's game will be Max Christie, Naji Marshall, Caleb Martin and P.J. Washington. Across 20 starts this season, Gafford has registered averages of 9.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game.

Powell won't start against the Timberwolves on Wednesday, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.

Daniel Gafford will return to the starting five Wednesday, pushing Powell to the second unit. The veteran big man has averaged 3.0 points and 6.0 rebounds in 16.0 minutes per game over his last five appearances off the bench.