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  • Nikola Jokic C | DEN

    Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Near 20-20-20 game

    Jokic generated 23 points (8-19 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 21 rebounds, 19 assists and one steal across 37 minutes of Wednesday's 142-135 win over Dallas.

    Jokic, already only one of three players in NBA history to have posted a 20-20-20 stat line, nearly did it for the second time in his career Wednesday night but fell short by one assist. He's now posted a triple-double in seven of his last 10 games, averaging 23.0 points, 14.3 rebounds and 13.4 assists during that stretch.

  • Naz Reid C | MIN

    Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Ejected Wednesday

    Reid was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Rockets with 4:13 remaining in overtime, Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports. He finished with 14 points (5-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, two steals, two blocks and one assist across 31 minutes.

    Reid was frustrated with a foul call in overtime and was handed a technical before being tossed from the contest. The seventh-year big man isn't expected to face any further discipline, so he should be available to serve in his usual sixth-man role in the Timberwolves' next game Saturday versus the Pistons.

  • Jakob Poeltl C | TOR

    Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Available to return

    Poeltl (face) is available to return to Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Kayla Grey of TSN reports.

    Poeltl took an elbow to the face and had to receive five stitches above his right eye. After receiving the stitches, he's been cleared to return. That means Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles will return to their typical reserve roles.

  • Jakob Poeltl C | TOR

    Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Heads to locker room

    Poeltl went back to the locker room during Wednesday's game against the Clippers after being hit in the face, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

    Poeltl looked to have taken an elbow to the face, and he exited the contest bloody. For now, the 30-year-old center can be considered questionable to return. While he's sidelined, look for Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles to handle most of the center duties.

  • Jalen Duren C | DET

    Pistons' Jalen Duren: Double-doubles with two blocks

    Duren amassed 26 points (9-15 FG, 8-9 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 42 minutes during Wednesday's 130-129 overtime loss to Atlanta.

    Duren recorded his second straight double-double with at least 20 points and 10 rebounds, and he also chipped in some blocks after coming up empty in that category in his previous three appearances. He had a chance to win it in overtime, grabbing an offensive rebound in the closing seconds, but Duren's putback clanked off the rim as time expired.

  • Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Double-doubles with 10 stocks

    Wembanyama racked up 19 points (8-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, three steals and seven swats in just 27 minutes during Wednesday's 123-98 win over the Grizzlies.

    Wembanyama dominated against the Grizzlies' B team, notching his 37th double-double of the season while piling up 10 stocks. He leads the league in total blocks (180), ranks in the top 10 in rebounds (651) and has spearheaded a 23-2 run for the Spurs over their last 25 games.

  • Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Starting against Denver

    Powell is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

    Powell had been out of the rotation for the last two games, but he'll jump into the first unit Wednesday in place of the injured Daniel Gafford (shoulder). Expect Powell to share center duties with Marvin Bagley.

  • Joel Embiid C | PHI

    76ers' Joel Embiid: Dazzles in return

    Embiid (oblique) posted 35 points (12-17 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven assists, six rebounds and one block over 28 minutes during the 76ers' 157-137 win over the Bulls on Wednesday.

    Embiid was given the green light to return from a 13-game absence due to a strained right oblique. The one-time league MVP wasted no time getting to work Wednesday, scoring 15 points in the first quarter before adding another 12 in the third frame. Even with such a large lead, Embiid ended up playing the entire third quarter, an encouraging sign for his conditioning following a lengthy absence. With Paul George also returning to action Wednesday after serving a 25-game suspension and Kelly Oubre (elbow) and Tyrese Maxey (finger) both close to returns, Embiid and the 76ers will look to close out the regular season strongly as they attempt to improve on their seeding ahead of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

  • Jakob Poeltl C | TOR

    Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Cleared to face Clippers

    Poeltl (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

    Poeltl will return from a one-game absence due to a lingering back injury. Since returning from a prolonged absence Feb. 11 due to the back issue, Poeltl has appeared in 14 games, averaging 11.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.1 blocks across 26.1 minutes.

  • Moussa Cisse C | DAL

    Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Not available Wednesday

    Cisse (two-way) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

    Cisse hasn't suited up for the Mavericks since March 6 while the team continues to manage his availability as the season winds down. After Wednesday, the undrafted rookie out of Memphis will be eligible to play in four of the Mavericks' final nine games while he remains signed to a two-way deal. Cisse's most recent game action came in the G League back on Sunday, when he played 28 minutes and recorded 17 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in the Texas Legends' 109-106 win over the Iowa Wolves. He had missed the Legends' previous game Friday against the Wolves due to a right shoulder injury.

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