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Towns provided 24 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 10-11 FT), eight rebounds and three assists over 37 minutes during Saturday's 133-121 loss to the Magic.

Towns didn't have his most efficient outing, but he still finished as New York's second-leading scorer. The star big man has scored 20-plus points in three of his last four appearances, though he has shot just 42.7 percent from the field during that span. Although his double-double streak ended at 10 games, he grabbed a game-high mark in rebounds Saturday.

Porzingis ended with 30 points (11-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and three blocks across 33 minutes during Saturday's 115-98 win over the Pelicans.

The 30-point mark was a season-high output for Porzingis. Even though two games are not enough of a sample size to draw meaningful conclusions, he's shot 18-for-27 from the field and 4-for-9 from three-point range in his two appearances since returning from a three-game absence due to a knee injury. Porzingis should be a must-start player in all formats as long as he's healthy, but given that he's already missed six games in 2025-26, that's far from a certainty.

Landale won't return to Saturday's game against the Mavericks due to neck soreness.

Landale won't play in the second half, and he'll finish with seven points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across five minutes. His status will be worth monitoring ahead of Monday's game against the Nuggets.

Ayton (illness) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game in Utah, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Ayton did not participate in Saturday's practice due to an illness, but that won't stop him from taking the floor for Sunday's game in Utah. The big man is averaging 16.5 points and 8.8 rebounds per game on the season.

Williams (injury management) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Williams might sit out the front end of Portland's back-to-back set due to left knee injury management. With Donovan Clingan (ankle) and Williams both listed as questionable, Yang Hansen and Duop Reath are candidates for increased minutes if either are ultimately ruled out.

Clingan is questionable for Sunday's game in Oklahoma City due to a left ankle sprain.

Clingan hasn't missed a game yet this season, and this is his first time making the injury report. His status will be worth monitoring following Sunday's shootaround, but if he is ultimately ruled out, that would open up minutes for Yang Hansen and Duop Reath, especially if Robert Williams (knee) is downgraded from questionable to out.

Allen (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Clippers.

Allen is set to miss his second straight game, which should create more opportunity for Nae'Qwan Tomlin, Jaylon Tyson and Larry Nance. Allen's next chance to play will come Monday in Toronto.

Embiid (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Heat, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.

Sunday will mark Embiid's seventh straight game on the sidelines, and while the 76ers continue to say that he's making progress, his potential return date remains murky. Andre Drummond and Dominick Barlow will likely continue to hold down the fort at the center spot in Embiid's absence.

Okongwu (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Okongwu will sit out the first leg of this back-to-back set, but maybe he'll be able to get back out there for Sunday's game against the Hornets. His absence should open up minutes for Mouhamed Gueye.

Claxton is probable for Sunday's game in Toronto due to a left elbow sprain, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.

Claxton is dealing with a minor issue with the elbow on his shooting arm, but it's not expected to keep him out. Check back for official confirmation on his status closer to Sunday's tip.