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  • Goga Bitadze C | ORL

    Magic's Goga Bitadze: Grabs 15 boards in win

    Bitadze recorded seven points (3-4 FG, 1-1 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Thursday's 119-118 victory over the Lakers.

    Bitadze has proven to be a capable placeholder for Wendell Carter (foot), with an average of 9.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.6 blocked shots over 10 games as a starter. It's unclear when Carter will be cleared to play again, so Bitadze should continue to reap the benefits of an increased role.

  • Raptors' Chris Boucher: Leads from three off bench in win

    Boucher provided 22 points (7-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-8 FT), four rebounds, one block and two steals over 26 minutes during Thursday's 110-105 victory over the Timberwolves.

    Boucher put together one of his best outings of the season Thursday, coming off the bench and leading all Raptors players in threes made while surpassing the 20-point mark in a winning effort. Boucher has connected on at least three threes in four outings this season, now having reached 20 or more points in two contests.

  • Naz Reid C | MIN

    Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Hurts knee late Thursday

    Reid appeared to suffer a left knee injury late in the fourth quarter of Thursday's 110-105 loss to the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports. He finished with two points (1-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one block in 22 minutes.

    Reid went down on the court in pain after he banged knees with the Raptors' Scottie Barnes while the two were pursuing a loose ball with 11 seconds remaining in the game. After being charged with a foul on the play, Reid checked out of the contest and was able to walk to the bench under his own power. The Timberwolves are off until Sunday in Boston, but it wouldn't be surprising if Reid was listed on the team's next injury report, which will be released Saturday.

  • Spurs' Charles Bassey: Swats six shots Thursday

    Bassey racked up 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, six blocks and one steal in 27 minutes during Thursday's 126-118 victory over the Jazz.

    Bassey was efficient as a scorer and aggressive on the glass, but there's no doubt that he made his biggest impact as a rim protector. The six blocks were a career-high mark for the big man, who might continue to enjoy extra minutes off the bench as long as Victor Wembanyama (knee) remains sidelined.

  • John Collins C | UTA

    Jazz's John Collins: Records double-double

    Collins finished Thursday's 126-118 loss to the Spurs with 18 points (8-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 33 minutes.

    Lauri Markkanen led the way for the Jazz in scoring Thursday, but Collins was one of four Utah players who also finished with at least 18 points, alongside Collin Sexton, Brice Sensabaugh and Keyonte George. Collins has been very productive since being promoted to a starting role in the absence of Walker Kessler (hip), and he's recorded four double-doubles in 10 outings this month. He's averaging 20.3 points and 9.5 boards per contest in six starts.

  • Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Exits with ankle sprain

    Filipowski has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Spurs due to a right ankle sprain, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports. He recorded four points (1-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and one assist over 18 minutes before exiting.

    Filipowski went to the locker room during the third quarter and was later ruled out for the final 12 minutes of play. Expect Brice Sensabaugh and Drew Eubanks to pick up additional minutes down the stretch in Filipowski's absence.

  • Magic's Wendell Carter: Out vs. Lakers

    Carter (foot) won't play Thursday against the Lakers.

    Carter continues to miss time while on the mend from left foot plantar fasciitis, but he had been listed as questionable leading up to Thursday's contest and looks to be on the cusp of returning to action. His next chance to play will come Saturday against Detroit.

  • Lakers' Anthony Davis: Will play vs. Orlando

    Davis (foot) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Magic, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

    Davis was tagged as probable leading up to Thursday's matchup, and he's since been given the green light to suit up. The big man is averaging an impressive 28.0 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.6 blocks over his last five appearances.

  • Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Off injury report for Friday

    Sabonis (back) is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Clippers.

    Sabonis will return to game action after a two-game absence due to lower back tightness. With the big man and DeMar DeRozan (back) both off the injury report, Alex Len and Trey Lyles should shift back to their normal roles off the bench. Sabonis has averaged 20.2 points, 12.5 rebounds and 6.6 assists while shooting 64.1 percent from the field across 36.5 minutes per game in 13 regular-season outings.

  • Nikola Jokic C | DEN

    Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Officially questionable for Friday

    Jokic (personal) is questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks.

    Jokic didn't participate in Thursday's practice and is in danger of missing his fourth consecutive matchup while tending to a personal matter. The team should have another update on his availability closer to tipoff.

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