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Kalkbrenner closed Monday's 130-93 win over the 76ers with 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 26 minutes off the bench.

The double-double was the third of the season for Kalkbrenner and his first since Nov. 4. The rookie center has scored in double digits in four of nine January games (one start) since returning from an elbow injury, averaging 9.1 points, 6.0 boards, 1.0 assists and 0.8 blocks in 20.2 minutes per game on the month.

Okongwu logged 12 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block in 31 minutes during Monday's 132-116 win over the Pacers.

The 25-year-old center produced his 11th double-double of the season and his first since Jan. 11. Okongwu has struggled to make a consistent impact on the glass in January, pulling down double-digit boards just four times in 12 games, and on the month he's averaging 15.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.3 threes, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks.

Boucher (illness) is out for Monday's game against Portland.

Boucher was a late addition to the injury report Monday and isn't feeling well enough to suit up. However, the big man hasn't appeared in a game for the Celtics since Nov. 23 and was unlikely to play meaningful minutes against the Trail Blazers anyway.

Williams (knee) has been cleared to play Monday against the Celtics.

Williams missed Friday's game against the Raptors due to a left knee injury, but he'll be available off the bench Monday night. He's averaging 7.3 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in his last four appearances.

Hartenstein (calf) won't play Tuesday against the Pelicans.

Hartenstein hasn't seen the court since Dec. 28 while on the mend from a right calf strain. The team has provided zero indication that he's closing in on a return, but his next chance to take the court will arrive Thursday in Minnesota.

Queta (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Queta has been dealing with an illness of late, though he hasn't missed a game since late November. Over his last five outings (four starts), the big man has averaged 10.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and 1.6 steals in 26.4 minutes per contest.

Boucher is questionable for Monday's game against Portland due to an illness, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Boucher has been added to the team's injury report only a few hours before tipoff, which generally isn't a great sign. The Celtics should have another update on his availability shortly.

Bagley (back) is out for Tuesday's game against Portland.

Bagley will be sidelined for a third consecutive game due to a thoracic strain. With Tristan Vukcevic (hamstring) also out, Anthony Gill should pick up the backup center gig behind Alex Sarr but doesn't carry much fantasy relevance in that role.

Valanciunas (calf) is probable for Tuesday's game versus Detroit.

After getting a night off Friday against the Bucks related to maintenance, Valanciunas will likely reclaim his spot with the starters. He will be a popular streaming option until Nikola Jokic (knee) gets the green light to return.

Drummond will start Monday's game versus Charlotte.

Drummond will replace Joel Embiid, who is taking the day off for maintenance on the front end of this back-to-back set. As for Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Drummond could be pushed completely out of the rotation once again.