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Allen (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Allen will miss a second consecutive game while recovering from a fractured finger on his left hand. In his absence, expect Evan Mobley to see more action at center, with Dean Wade, Larry Nance and Thomas Bryant being candidates to see increased opportunities Sunday.

Kalkbrenner (personal) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jazz.

Kalkbrenner was a late addition to Sunday's injury report due to personal reasons. The rookie has started all six games so far this season, and if he's unavailable, Moussa Diabate and Mason Plumlee will handle the bulk of the center minutes.

Looney (knee) is available Sunday against the Thunder, per Will Guillory of The Athletic.

Looney has been bothered by knee soreness since the Pelicans' first preseason game in Melbourne, but he will suit up for the first time during the regular season Sunday. Looney will have to battle for minutes amongst a crowded center room that includes Derik Queen, Yves Missi, and DeAndre Jordan.

Eubanks closed with 10 points (5-6 FG, 0-1 FT), one rebound and one assist across 11 minutes in Saturday's 135-133 win over Milwaukee.

Eubanks was highly efficient Saturday, missing just one shot from the field while scoring in double figures for the first time this season. Entering the matchup averaging only 1.8 points through Sacramento's first five games -- and held scoreless in three of them -- the 28-year-old made the most of his opportunity. Though he's averaged just 12.8 minutes across six contests, continued solid outings like this could earn Eubanks a larger role in the post led by Domantas Sabonis but otherwise light on proven contributors behind rookies Dylan Cardwell and Maxime Raynaud.

Gafford (ankle) registered seven points (2-3 FG, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 17 minutes in Saturday's 122-110 loss to the Pistons in Mexico City.

Cleared to make his season debut Saturday after missing Dallas' first five games due to a right ankle sprain, Gafford entered the starting five while the Mavericks were without both Dereck Lively (knee) and Anthony Davis (calf). However, head coach Jason Kidd said prior to the contest that Gafford would be limited to 15-to-18 minutes Saturday, and Kidd ended up sticking to his word. Despite the light playing time, Gafford was productive enough during his time on the court and could see his minutes pick up in subsequent contests, especially if Dallas remains without Lively and Davis. Gafford profiles as a decent streaming option for field-goal percentage, rebounds and blocks whenever he's in line for meaningful minutes.

Duren ended with 33 points (13-16 FG, 7-8 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Saturday's 122-110 win over Dallas in Mexico City.

The 33 points were a career high, as Duren notched his third double-double in the last four games. The fourth-year center could be headed for a breakout offensive season, fueled by a strong early performance at the free-throw line -- Duren is shooting a career-best 84.6 percent from the charity stripe on 6.5 FT attempts a game, more than double his volume from last season.

Boucher closed with four points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one steal over 13 minutes during Saturday's 128-101 loss to the Rockets.

Boucher picked up four fouls in 13 minutes, continuing what has been a rough start to his career in Boston. Despite a promising preseason, it appears as though Boucher is not a priority right now, averaging just 2.0 points and 1.8 rebounds in 11.3 minutes per game. There is no reason to consider him in fantasy, even in deeper formats.

Reid posted 18 points (7-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 22 minutes during Saturday's 122-105 win over Charlotte.

Reid matched a season high in points, providing a spark off the bench. The 26-year-old big man has been a hit-or-miss fantasy option so far, scoring six points or fewer in three of his first six games while putting up at least 16 points in the other three. Reid's upside is likely to remain capped while Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert are healthy, with Reid averaging 11.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in 22.8 minutes per game.

Capela finished with four points (1-3 FG, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 18 minutes during Saturday's 128-101 victory over the Celtics.

Capela logged a season-high 18 minutes, grabbing double-digit boards for the first time this season. Playing as the third-string center, Capela's time as a viable fantasy asset appears to have come to an end. Through five games, he is averaging just 4.4 points and 3.6 rebounds in 9.9 minutes per game.

Gobert amassed 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals over 35 minutes during Saturday's 122-105 victory over Charlotte.

Gobert submitted his second double-double of the campaign, also matching a season-high scoring output while handing out a season-best five dimes. The star big man has swatted multiple shots in four consecutive games, and he's positioned as one of the more reliable sources of blocks and boards to go with a high field-goal percentage. Through his first six contests, Gobert has averaged 9.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 67.6 percent from the floor.