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Ware notched seven points (3-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and 16 rebounds across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 110-96 win over Golden State.

With the demotion to the second unit, Ware's minutes dipped below 20, and his double-double streak was put to an end. He didn't spend any time alongside Bam Adebayo, and if he's unable to share the floor with Adebayo, his upside will be severely limited.

Sengun totaled 28 points (10-17 FG, 8-10 FT), 11 rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 114-104 victory over the Cavaliers.

Sengun enjoyed yet another successful night across the board, securing his fifth consecutive double-double. He was far more efficient than his 11-for-31 showing from the field Sunday, needing only 17 field-goal attempts to lead the Rockets in scoring Wednesday. Sengun continues to prove that he's one of the best all-around big men in the game, averaging 24.4 points, 11.4 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.2 blocks per contest over his last five appearances.

Adebayo (toe) racked up 20 points (7-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 110-96 victory over the Warriors.

Adebayo looked great in his return from a six-game absence due to a left big toe sprain, asserting himself on both ends of the floor. He drilled a clutch three-pointer down the stretch to put the game out of reach, and he finished with a point differential of plus-15. Adebayo is knocking down a career-high 2.1 triples per game, though his willingness to venture outside of the paint has brought his field-goal percentage down to a career-low 46 percent through nine appearances.

Bagley (undisclosed) has returned to Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.

Bagley went back to the locker room during the third quarter for undisclosed reasons, but he checked back into the contest early in the fourth period. He's serving as one of the Wizards' top big men Wednesday due to the absence of Alex Sarr (toe).

Bagley went to the locker room during the third quarter of Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves with an undisclosed injury, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Bagley checked out of the game with 5:40 remaining in the third period, though the details of his injury remain unclear. He'll be considered questionable to return until further notice.

Cisse isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

Cisse entered the starting five Monday with Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively sidelined. However, both Lively and Gafford are available Wednesday, resulting in Cisse's move to the bench. He's averaging 4.9 points and 4.0 rebounds over nine games in a bench role this season.

Lively is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Knicks.

Lively took a maintenance day on the second leg of a back-to-back set Monday, but he'll be back in action Wednesday night. Joining him in the first unit will be Brandon Williams, Klay Thompson, Max Christie and P.J. Washington.

Gafford (ankle) will play Wednesday against the Knicks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Gafford is back after skipping the second leg of a back-to-back set Monday for rest purposes, which should queue Moussa Cisse's return to the second unit. Gafford has been on a roll of late, scoring in double figures while chipping in multiple blocks in each of his last three appearances.

Lively (knee) has been cleared to play Wednesday against the Knicks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Lively was initially added to the injury report as probable and has since been given the green light to play after making it through pregame warmups. The big man has appeared in five games this season, averaging 4.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.4 blocks in 15.8 minutes per game.

Missi will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

Zion Williamson is back, so Missi will return to the bench. As a member of the second unit this season, Missi has produced averages of 4.5 points and 3.0 rebounds in 15.3 minutes per contest.