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Davis contributed 26 points (10-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and one block over 38 minutes in Monday's 101-94 loss to the Thunder.

Davis recorded his fourth consecutive 20-point double-double to open the season, though his effort wasn't enough to prevent the Mavericks from falling to 1-3 on the year. The 10-time All-Star continues to be a dominant interior force and remains one of the league's premier big men, with durability being the only recurring concern -- one that hasn't surfaced yet this season. He'll aim to stay hot Wednesday against a Pacers team that lacks a proven frontcourt.

Holmgren contributed 18 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, four blocks and two assists across 32 minutes in Monday's 101-94 win over the Mavericks.

Holmgren finished as Oklahoma City's second-leading scorer and rebounder, recording his third consecutive double-double. The 7-foot-1 center also racked up a game high in blocks and now has five swats through four regular-season games. Over that span, the 23-year-old has averaged 23.0 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.3 steals across 34.0 minutes per contest. He's also shooting 41.7 percent from three-point range.

Wembanyama posted 24 points (7-8 FG, 10-10 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block across 31 minutes in Monday's 121-103 win over the Raptors.

Wembanyama turned in another impressive performance, securing his fourth double-double in as many games. While he didn't block multiple shots for the first time this season, the big man has still totaled 19 swats thus far. Through four regular-season games, he's averaging 31.0 points, 13.8 rebounds, 4.8 blocks, 2.8 assists and 1.5 steals while shooting 60.3 percent from the field in 32.3 minutes per contest.

Allen totaled 20 points (7-12 FG, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Monday's 116-95 victory over the Pistons.

Allen looked sharp on the offensive end and led the frontcourt in scoring. Consistency has been a concern through his first four appearances of the new season, as he's been held to eight points or fewer in two games but has also reached the 20-point mark twice. It was nice to see Allen piece together a strong performance on a night that Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley were also effective, proving there is plenty of production to go around.

Poeltl won't return to Monday's game against the Spurs due to lower-back tightness, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

Poeltl exited to the locker room with 9:04 remaining in the final quarter and was ruled out for the remainder of the game shortly thereafter. The big man will finish with two points (1-6 FG), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 24 minutes. Sandro Mamukelashvili will likely see a bump in minutes the rest of the way with Poeltl sidelined. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against Houston.

Missi started Monday's game against the Celtics, per the broadcast.

It was initially reported that Saddiq Bey would get the starting nod at center, but Missi ultimately drew the start instead. He recorded five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 23 minutes during Wednesday's season-opening loss to Memphis. However, he sprained his right ankle against the Grizzlies and missed Friday's loss to the Spurs.

Okongwu won't start in Monday's game against the Bulls, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) back in action, Okongwu will retreat to the bench against Chicago. Over three regular-season appearances (two starts) this season, the big man has averaged 15.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 blocks in 32.7 minutes per game.

Missi won't start in Monday's game against Boston, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

The 21-year-old big man will return to game action after missing Friday's loss to the Spurs due to a sprained right ankle, though Saddiq Bey will get the starting nod at center. Missi sustained the ankle injury in Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Grizzlies, during which he recorded five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 23 minutes.

Gafford (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Thunder, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Gafford has yet to make his season debut while dealing with a sprained right ankle. With both him and Dereck Lively sidelined Monday, Dwight Powell should step in to provide frontcourt depth behind Anthony Davis. Gafford's next opportunity to return will come Wednesday against the Pacers.

Lively (knee) won't play Monday against the Thunder, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

With Lively hitting the sidelines, Anthony Davis will likely slide over to center, which could allow D'Angelo Russell to finally move into the first unit. The Mavs play again Wednesday against the Pacers, and for now, Lively should be considered questionable for that one.