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Wembanyama finished with 19 points (6-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 26 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 117-102 victory over Oklahoma City.

For the sixth straight game since returning from a calf strain, Wembanyama was deployed with the second unit, but his 26 minutes represented his biggest workload during that stretch. The third-year center has also logged a double-double in three of the last four contests, and since his return he's averaging 18.0 points, 9.5 boards, 2.7 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.2 threes in 21.5 minutes.

Towns contributed 11 points (5-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and two steals across 27 minutes during Thursday's 126-124 victory over the Cavaliers.

The double-double was his 20th of the season. Towns' production has been erratic in December, perhaps due to nagging lower-body injuries that have cost him two of the Knicks' 11 games this month. When he's been on the court, the veteran center has averaged 22.2 points, 11.3 boards, 2.1 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.1 steals, but he pulled down double-digit rebounds in only five of those nine contests -- something he accomplished in 17 of his first 19 appearances in 2025-26.

Valanciunas (illness) is available for Thursday's matchup against the Timberwolves.

As expected, Valanciunas will play through his illness. The backup center is averaging 9.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 13.9 minutes during December.

Williams (knee) is questionable for Friday's matchup against the Celtics.

Williams took Tuesday's loss to the Magic off for rest, and he may sit out again Friday. If that's the case, look for Duop Reath and Yang Hansen to potentially see increased roles.

Davis won't return to Thursday's game against the Warriors due to right groin spasms. He posted three points (1-4 FG, 1-4 FT), three rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 11 minutes prior to departing.

Davis exited with 8:50 left in the second quarter after he appeared to suffer the injury while running up the court in transition. After being evaluated at halftime, Davis was ruled out for the rest of the game at the beginning of the second half. The big man will likely be sent in for further testing as the Mavericks look to determine the extent of his injury, so for the time being, his status for the team's next game Saturday in Sacramento is in question.

Sengun (calf) is available for Thursday's game against the Lakers, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Despite calf tightness, Sengun will play on Christmas Day. In December, he's averaging 24.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.5 blocks in 35.1 minutes.

Davis appeared to injure his leg during the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Warriors and walked to the locker room, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.

It's not exactly clear what sort of injury Davis is dealing with. He should be considered questionable to return.

Plumlee (groin) will not play in Friday's matchup against the Magic.

With Plumlee and Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) sidelined, Moussa Diabate should continue starting and seeing an expanded role.

Kalkbrenner (elbow) will be sidelined for Friday's game against the Magic.

Friday will mark a third straight absence for the rookie center. With Mason Plumlee (groin) out as well, Moussa Diabate should continue to start and see an expanded role.

Jackson (concussion) is out for Friday's matchup against the Celtics, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Jackson will sit out a second straight game due to a concussion. That should result in potentially more minutes for Jay Huff, James Wiseman and Tony Bradley.