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Sengun finished with 26 points (12-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and two steals across 38 minutes during Monday's 109-93 win over Boston.

Sengun recorded his first points-assists double-double while shooting a red-hot 80 percent from the field on 15 attempts. The scoring and dimes were both game highs, and he notched his first outing with multiple steals and blocks. Sengun turned it over just once, too, a season-low for the big man. He now has nine or more assists in three consecutive games, and he'll continue providing all-around fantasy production for the 6-1 Rockets.

Gafford finished with 20 points (9-10 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one steal and one block across 26 minutes in Monday's 115-100 loss to the Kings.

Gafford has been a scoring machine lately, averaging 19.0 points over his last two outings. The 20 points marked a season-high for the 28-year-old through seven games, and he's now grabbed seven or more boards in five straight contests. Gafford tied Walter Clayton Jr. for the team lead in scoring with Kyrie Irving (rest) out and Cooper Flagg finishing 3-for-19 from the field in 40 minutes of play. Gafford offers a reliable fantasy floor and will continue to work as the primary big with Dereck Lively (foot) and Santi Aldama (knee) both sidelined.

Bassey won't start in Monday's game against the Suns, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.

Bassey got the start in place of Draymond Green (rest) on the first leg of Golden State's back-to-back on Sunday, but he'll revert back to the bench with the latter making his return to the lineup.

Jackson won't start Monday's game against the Raptors, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Jackson will slide to the second unit in favor of Brook Lopez. Through six regular-season games, Jackson is averaging 8.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.0 blocks in 21.5 minutes per tilt.

Lopez will start Monday's game against the Raptors, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

The veteran big man will draw his first start of the season in the second leg of this back-to-back set, pushing Isaiah Jackson to the second unit. Lopez is averaging 12.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 blocks across 21.8 minutes per game through six regular-season outings thus far.

Jackson-Davis will not start Monday's game against the Clippers, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Jackson-Davis will slide back to the bench with Collin Murray-Boyles starting at center in place of the injured Jakob Poeltl (shoulder). Jackson-Davis played just nine minutes during Sunday's 131-125 loss and finished with five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and two steals.

Robinson (thumb) returned to Monday's game against the Rockets with 5:47 remaining in the second quarter, per the broadcast.

Robinson headed back to the locker room in the first quarter with a left thumb sprain. He returned to the bench shortly thereafter and appears to be good to go for the remainder of the contest.

Poeltl (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers, Zulfi Sheikh reports.

Poeltl will now miss his second consecutive contest due to left shoulder bursitis. Collin Murray-Boyles and Trayce Jackson-Davis both stand to see increased playing time, with the latter the top candidate to earn a second straight start.

Robinson (thumb) is probable to return to Monday's game against the Rockets, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Robinson exited Monday's contest in the first quarter with a left thumb sprain. However, the big man is expected to check back in.

Poeltl (shoulder) is doubtful to play in Monday's game against the Clippers.

Poeltl was questionable to suit up after missing Sunday's 131-125 loss to the Lakers, but he's been downgraded to doubtful prior to tipoff. If he remains out for the second straight contest, Collin Murray-Boyles and Trayce Jackson-Davis would earn more opportunities.