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  • Bam Adebayo PF | MIA

    Heat's Bam Adebayo: Grabs 14 boards in win

    Adebayo closed Thursday's 118-112 win over the Pistons with 15 points (5-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 14 rebounds, two steals and one block over 33 minutes.

    Although Adebayo struggled with efficiency, he still finished as Miami's fourth-leading scorer. The star big man was also active on the glass, grabbing a game-high 14 rebounds and securing his second consecutive double-double. While he has been able to provide value through his rebounding of late, Adebayo has struggled on the offensive end. Over his last five appearances, the 28-year-old has averaged 13.4 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals while shooting just 40.7 percent from the field in 31.6 minutes per contest.

  • Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Scores 20 points in return

    Sengun amassed 20 points (8-12 FG, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block over 34 minutes during Thursday's 120-96 victory over the Nets.

    Sengun returned from a two-game absence due to a left soleus strain and saw his usual workload Thursday. The star big man turned in an efficient outing and finished as Houston's third-leading scorer, posting 20-plus points for the second time in his last five appearances. He also dished out the second-most assists on the squad behind Kevin Durant (11). Over his last five outings, Sengun has averaged 17.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.6 steals in 32.8 minutes per contest.

  • Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Logs career high in assists

    Sharpe closed Thursday's 120-96 loss to the Rockets with eight points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 19 minutes.

    After shooting 1-for-3 from the field across 12 minutes in Monday's loss to Golden State, Sharpe bounced back and provided a solid all-around effort Thursday. The big man recorded a team- and career-high seven assists, dishing out at least five dimes for the third time this season. Sharpe continues to see relatively consistent playing time off the bench behind Nic Claxton, and the former has averaged 7.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 17.8 minutes per game over his last five outings.

  • Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Near double-double vs. Philadelphia

    Davis posted 13 points (6-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal over 37 minutes during the Mavericks' 123-108 loss to the 76ers on Thursday.

    Davis was initially going to be limited to 30-34 minutes in his return from a two-game absence due to right adductor soreness, but he ended up playing a team-high 37 minutes while finishing two rebounds shy from recording his 11th double-double of the season. Over his last 10 outings, the star big man has averaged 19.3 points on 50.6 percent shooting, 11.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals over 30.6 minutes per game.

  • Joel Embiid C | PHI

    76ers' Joel Embiid: Chips in 22 points in win

    Embiid finished Thursday's 123-108 win over Dallas with 22 points (9-18 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six assists, four rebounds and one block over 35 minutes.

    Embiid scored 14 of his 22 points in the first half and finished Thursday's game as the 76ers' third-leading scorer behind Tyrese Maxey (34 points) and VJ Edgecombe (23 points). Embiid has been working through knee and ankle injuries of late, but he has played 38 and 35 minutes in each of his last two outings. The 76ers will conclude their five-game road trip Saturday against the Knicks.

  • Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Back in starting lineup

    Filipowski is in the Jazz's starting lineup against the Clippers on Thursday, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

    Filipowski has come off the bench in each of the Jazz's last three games, but the second-year big man will draw the start Thursday due to the absence of Jusuf Nurkic (toe). Filipowski has started 11 regular-season games thus far, and as a starter he is averaging 11.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.1 threes over 25.8 minutes per game.

  • Ivica Zubac C | IND

    Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Progressing in recovery

    Zubac (ankle) has progressed enough in his recovery to participate in on-court activities, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

    Zubac suffered a Grade 2 left ankle sprain against the Lakers on Dec. 20. It's an injury that typically takes at least three weeks to recover from, so the veteran center should be re-evaluated by medical staff in mid-January, at which point the Clippers will have a clearer idea of when Zubac can return to the lineup. Brook Lopez will likely continue to start at center for the Clippers for as long as Zubac is on the shelf.

  • Jalen Duren C | DET

    Pistons' Jalen Duren: Won't return vs. Miami

    Duren won't return to Thursday's game against the Heat due to a right ankle sprain.

    Duren rolled his ankle late in the second quarter and exited to the locker room. The big man was cleared to start the second half, though he checked out of the game after playing just over three minutes in the third quarter. He'll finish with 12 points (6-12 FG), five rebounds and one steal across 18 minutes. Paul Reed and Ronald Holland are candidates for increased playing time alongside Isaiah Stewart with Duren out.

  • Jalen Duren C | DET

    Pistons' Jalen Duren: Returns Thursday

    Duren (ankle) started the second half of Thursday's game against the Heat, per the broadcast.

    Duren appeared to roll his ankle late in the second quarter but has returned for the second half. The big man appears to be good to go for the remainder of the contest after being cleared to return.

  • Warriors' Trayce Jackson-Davis: Probable to play vs. OKC

    Jackson-Davis is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Thunder due to patellar tendinitis in his right knee.

    Jackson-Davis appeared on the injury report earlier in December due to right knee soreness. It doesn't appear that his current injury will prevent him from playing Friday, and the third-year pro could see an expanded role in the absence of Draymond Green (rest). Jackson-Davis averaged 5.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.9 blocks over 13.5 minutes per game across 11 outings in December.

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