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Williams logged nine points (3-8 FG, 3-5 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 26 minutes during Monday's 102-94 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Williams saw plenty of opportunities to make an impact despite being bumped back to a bench role Monday night. The two-way center logged a season-high 26 minutes and contributed across the board, accounting for two of his team's four swats. It's worth noting that Luka Garza (illness) was unavailable Monday, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see Williams lose out on some playing time once Garza returns to health.

Sengun collected 33 points (15-17 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Monday's 108-99 victory over the Grizzlies.

Sengun tied Kevin Durant for the team lead in scoring, though it was Sengun who was far more efficient on the offensive end. This marks his best scoring performance since Dec. 15, when he put up 33 points against Denver. The 23-year-old has now reached the 30-point threshold five times in 37 appearances so far this season.

Post will start against the Timberwolves on Monday.

With Draymond Green (back) and Al Horford (toe) sidelined, Post will get the starting nod in the second leg of this back-to-back set. As a starter this season (31 games), the second-year center has averaged 9.0 points and 4.4 rebounds across 19.7 minutes per tilt.

Aldama will start Monday's game against the Rockets.

Aldama will return to action following a two-game absence due to right knee soreness and will enter the starting lineup in the absence of Jock Landale (personal). As a starter this season (nine games), Aldama has averaged 17.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 32.0 minutes per contest.

Williams is not in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Trail Blazers on Monday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

The rookie second-rounder made his first NBA start against the Bulls on Saturday, though he logged just 10 minutes while recording two points, two rebounds and one block. Williams will revert to a bench role Monday while Neemias Queta (illness) returns to the starting lineup, and the former could lose out on rotational minutes due to the return of Josh Minott (ankle).

Queta is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Queta was deployed off the bench Saturday in favor of Amari Williams, but it'll be Williams who comes off the bench Monday night. Queta has scored in double figures in three of his last four starts, averaging 11.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 2.0 blocks over this stretch.

Nurkic (illness) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.

After posting three consecutive triple-doubles, Nurkic is expected to sit out the front end of this back-to-back set due to an illness. If the big man is ultimately ruled out, Kyle Filipowski and Kevin Love (knee), the latter who is listed as probable, would be candidates for increased playing time.

Aldama (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Rockets.

Aldama has been given the green light to return Monday from a two-game absence due to right knee soreness, and the fifth-year pro could move back into the Grizzlies' starting lineup in the absence of Jock Landale (personal). Aldama is averaging 14.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.6 threes and 0.9 steals over 28.0 minutes per game this season.

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.