Towns chipped in two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Sunday's 132-125 win over Miami.

Towns struggled to get much going, turning in season lows in both points and boards. The superstar big man had scored in double digits in 23 of his 25 appearances prior to Sunday, so this performance appears to be an aberration. Over his last eight outings, Towns has averaged 21.4 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.8 three-pointers in 32.2 minutes per game.

Ware produced 28 points (11-15 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 20 rebounds and one steal across 35 minutes of Sunday's 132-125 loss to the Knicks.

Ware was dominant for Miami, posting a career-high 28 points while matching his career-high mark of 20 boards. He also finished one triple shy of his career-high mark. Now back in the starting lineup, Ware is thriving with 24.7 points, 15.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.7 blocks and 4.0 three-pointers over his last three games. However, it's unclear if he'll stick in that role once Tyler Herro (toe) returns to action.

Duren is probable to play Monday in Portland due to a left hip contusion.

Duren is dealing with a bruised hip, but it doesn't sound like he's in any danger of missing Monday's game. Check back for official confirmation on his status closer to Monday's tip. In December (eight games), Duren has averaged 14.9 points, 9.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.5 stocks in 28.8 minutes per game.

Hartenstein won't suit up for Monday's matchup with Memphis due to right soleus soreness.

Monday's game will be the first of a back-to-back set, so Hartenstein will take the night off, and with Chet Holmgren (back) being listed as questionable, the Thunder could be thin up front Monday evening. Hartenstein's absence should open up minutes for Kenrich Williams and Branden Carlson.

Holmgren is questionable to play Monday versus Memphis due to back spasms.

Holmgren's back is acting up, and Monday's matchup will be the first of a back-to-back set, so it wouldn't be shocking to see him hit the sidelines. If he can't give it a go, there will be more opportunity for guys like Cason Wallace and Kenrich Williams, as Isaiah Hartenstein (lower leg) and Ousmane Dieng (calf) have already been ruled out.

Poeltl (back) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Nets, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Poeltl was cleared to return Sunday after a two-game absence due to a back injury, but he appears to have aggravated the issue during the first half. Sandro Mamukelashvili should start the second half and see a significant increase in playing time during Poeltl's absence. Poeltl will finish the contest with two points (1-1 FG), two rebounds and a turnover in seven minutes.

Sims will come off the bench Sunday against the Timberwolves.

The Bucks will give Bobby Portis a look alongside Myles Turner on Sunday. In a spot start Thursday against Toronto, Sims had six points, seven rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes.

Clarke (calf) will not play Monday against the Thunder.

Clarke left Saturday's game against the Wizards after four minutes and was unable to return. The Grizzlies went ahead and ruled him out for the first leg of this back-to-back set, and it remains to be seen if he'll be ready in time for Tuesday's action against the Jazz.

Zubac sustained a Grade 2 left ankle sprain during the Clippers' 103-88 win over the Lakers on Saturday and is expected to be sidelined for at least three weeks, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.

Zubac sustained the injury in the first quarter of Saturday's game, and further tests diagnosed the veteran center with a Grade 2 ankle sprain. The injury will keep him sidelined through mid-January and opens the door for Brook Lopez to enter the Clippers' starting lineup. Kobe Brown -- who has played just four minutes over the Clippers' last two games -- could also see a significant boost in playing time off the bench for as long as Zubac is sidelined.

Poeltl (back) is in the starting lineup against the Nets on Sunday, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

With Poeltl returning from a two-game absence, Sandro Mamukelashvili will return to the second unit for Toronto. Poeltl is managing some nagging back soreness, and the team could be cautious with his workload.