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Duren closed with 17 points (6-10 FG, 5-8 FT), 12 rebounds and two assists over 30 minutes during Monday's 122-117 victory over the Pacers.

While Duren did an outstanding job on the glass, this was his second straight game with fewer than 20 points and no defensive statistics. He's also committed six turnovers over the past two games, and he's gone 10-for-16 at the charity stripe during that span. Duren will look to snap out of this mini slump Wednesday in Boston.

Jokic racked up 17 points (5-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, 16 assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Monday's 125-115 win over the Grizzlies.

Jokic notched his 10th triple-double of the season in this one, and he snapped a two-game single-digit assist streak. Jokic leads the league in total assists (188) and rebounds (218), and he ranks in the top five in total points (503).

Landale logged 26 points (10-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes during Monday's 125-115 loss to the Nuggets.

With Zach Edey (head) exiting the contest after playing just six minutes, Landale saw a significant uptick in playing time, logging a season high in minutes. The fifth-year center made the most of his minutes, tying his career-high mark in points and draining three triples for the second time on the campaign. He also led the Grizzlies in rebounds, securing his first double-double since Feb. 9 with the Rockets. Landale could step into a starting role in Wednesday's game against the Pelicans if Edey is forced to miss additional time.

Edey (head) didn't return to Monday's 125-115 loss to the Nuggets.

Edey checked out of the game in the first quarter and was labeled as doubtful to return shortly thereafter. He ultimately never checked back in and finished with two points (1-1 FG) and one rebound across six minutes. If the big man is unable to return for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Santi Aldama and Jock Landale are candidates for increased roles.

Towns supplied 37 points (14-20 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 33 minutes in Monday's 113-100 win over the Nets.

Towns delivered an extremely efficient performance en route to his third outing with at least 30 points through 16 regular-season games. The star big man also grabbed a game-high-tying 12 rebounds, securing his 14th double-double on the campaign after recording a season-low eight boards in Saturday's loss to Orlando. His efficient night from beyond the arc was a welcome sight, as he shot just 4-for-19 from downtown over his previous three appearances.

Ware logged 20 points (7-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 18 rebounds and three blocks in 34 minutes during Monday's 106-102 win over the Mavericks.

Ware was an absolute force at the rim, resulting in his fifth straight game with 14 or more rebounds. He also bounced back as a rim protector after failing to record a swat Sunday in Philly. Ware has now recorded three straight double-doubles, averaging 20.0 points, 16.0 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks per game over this brief stretch.

Poeltl posted seven points (3-4 FG, 1-1 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and two steals over 26 minutes during the Raptors' 110-99 win over the Cavaliers on Monday.

Poeltl was cleared to return after being held of Sunday's win over the Nets for rest purposes. Poeltl ended up leading both teams with a season-high 13 boards (three of which came on the offensive glass), and he co-led the Raptors in steals with Ja'Kobe Walter. Since Nov. 4, Poeltl has averaged 12.9 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.9 steals over 26.7 minutes per game while connecting on 79.3 percent of his field-goal attempts.

Adams (ankle) will come off the bench in Monday's matchup with the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Adams will power through the ankle issue and should log his usual minutes, which will make it tough for Clint Capela to get into the rotation. Adams is averaging 6.0 points and 9.4 rebounds per game this season.

Richards is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Houston, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Richards will join the first unit with Mark Williams (knee) sitting out Monday. Richards has made one other start this season, finishing with four points, one rebound and one block in 15 minutes Nov. 13 against the Pacers.

Edey is doubtful to return to Monday's game against the Nuggets due to a head injury, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Edey checked out of Monday's game with 6:19 remaining in the first quarter and is now unlikely to return. If the second-year center is unable to check back in, Santi Aldama and Jock Landale are candidates for increased minutes the rest of the way.