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Claxton closed with 17 points (6-8 FG, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Friday's 125-107 loss to the Pistons.

After a modest start to the season, Claxton continues to turn things around, scoring at least 17 points for the fifth straight game. During that span, he has averaged 18.2 points per game, adding 7.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.1 combined steals and blocks. Despite the uncertainty that seems to follow the Nets around, Claxton has proven himself to be a consistent producer on both ends of the floor.

Duren recorded 30 points (11-14 FG, 8-8 FT), 11 rebounds and three steals over 30 minutes during Friday's 125-107 victory over the Nets.

Duren continues to put together the best stretch of his young career, helping Detroit to its fifth consecutive victory. He has now scored at least 21 points in four of the past five games, two of which he tallied at least 30 points. Through nine appearances, Duren is averaging 19.2 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.1 combined steals and blocks in 26,8 minutes per game.

Gafford exited Friday's 118-104 loss to the Grizzlies with right ankle soreness and did not return, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Gafford ended his evening with one rebound and nothing else over 12 minutes, although the decision to hold him out may have had to do more with the score than his ankle. The Mavs play again Saturday in Washington, and for now, Gafford should be considered questionable for that one.

Poeltl ended Friday's 109-97 win over the Hawks with 12 points (4-5 FG, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 25 minutes.

Poeltl produced arguably his best performance of the season, recording his first double-double. In his second game since returning from an ongoing back concern, Poeltl's playing time also increased to 25 minutes, an encouraging sign for anyone who has held him through the early-season struggles. While things are trending in the right direction, it should be noted that the Raptors were on the first game of a back-to-back, meaning there is a chance Poeltl misses Saturday's game against the 76ers.

Sarr notched 20 points (10-17 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Friday's 148-114 loss to the Cavaliers.

Sarr failed to connect from downtown but still managed to put together an efficient shooting line. He continues to serve as one of the lone bright spots for this Wizards team, averaging 18.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists in his last five appearances.

Allen recorded 16 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 26 minutes during Friday's 148-114 win over the Wizards.

Allen shot the ball with efficiency and dominated on the glass, leading the Cavs with 14 rebounds. He's also contributed as a defender of late, racking up five steals and four blocks in his previous two matchups. After a rough first few games of the season, Allen appears to be back on track.

Horford (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

After posting zero points in 27 minutes during Wednesday's game against the Kings, Horford will be sidelined for this NBA Cup matchup. The team will likely turn to Trayce Jackson-Davis and Gui Santos to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt.

Ware will move into the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Hornets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Bam Adebayo (foot) will miss Friday's game, so Ware will draw the start in his place and will be joined by Pelle Larsson, Andrew Wiggins, Norman Powell and Davion Mitchell. Ware double-doubled across 27 minutes his last time out, so he's an attractive target in daily fantasy leagues with some increased opportunity coming his way.

Davis (calf) won't play in Friday's game against Memphis.

No surprise here, as the Mavericks initially considered Davis doubtful for Friday. The superstar big man appears to be inching closer to returning, with his next chance to do so coming Saturday in Washington. Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington should handle the lion's share of the frontcourt minutes until Davis can make his way back onto the floor.

Adams (hip) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Spurs, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

After missing Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies with a hip issue, Adams will get back on the floor. The veteran big man is currently averaging 6.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals per game, shooting 66.7 percent from the field.