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Jokic ended with 26 points (11-19 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-7 FT), 16 rebounds, 13 assists and two steals across 41 minutes during Friday's 117-109 victory over the Grizzlies.

Jokic recorded yet another triple-double, helping the Nuggets to a crucial victory. This means he will now end the season averaging a triple-double, becoming just the third player in history to do so. He and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appear to be neck-and-neck when it comes to this year's Most Valuable Player award. No matter the result, Jokic has once again put together an MVP-caliber season and will look to propel the Nuggets in the postseason.

Edey racked up eight points (3-4 FG, 2-4 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 33 minutes during Friday's 117-109 loss to Denver.

Edey continues to dominate the glass, hauling down at least 16 rebounds for the third time in the past four games. His role has solidified following a season-ending knee injury to Brandon Clarke. Edey has now played at least 28 minutes in six consecutive games, serving as more of a typical starting center.

Allen totaled 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Friday's 108-102 win over the Knicks.

Although Allen was limited to just 16 minutes in Thursday's narrow loss to Indiana, he was back to handling his normal workload while posting a double-double Friday. It's possible the top-seeded Cavaliers opt to rest several key players in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Pacers, though. Allen has averaged 14.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.9 steals in 26.4 minutes while shooting 77.1 percent from the floor over his last nine games.

Davis finished Friday's 124-102 win over the Raptors with 23 points (10-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, 10 assists and seven blocks over 30 minutes.

Davis was the game's leader in points, rebounds, assists and blocks, with five of his seven swats coming in the second quarter. It was his fourth triple-double of his career and first since Feb. 5, 2024 against the Hornets when he played for the Lakers. In the eight games since returning from a groin injury, Davis has averaged 19.3 points, 9.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.1 blocks over 29.4 minutes per contest.

Castleton will sign a standard contract with the Raptors when his 10-day contract with the 76ers expires Saturday, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Castleton joined the 76ers on a 10-day contract April 3 after his second 10-day contract with the Raptors expired March 25. He played Friday for the 76ers in a 124-110 loss to Atlanta and finished with 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds and one steal over 25 minutes. Castleton will link back up with Toronto ahead of Sunday's season finale in San Antonio and should be in store for backup minutes in the frontcourt. Over his 25 total appearances (four starts) across stops with the Grizzlies, Raptors and 76ers on the season, Castleton has averaged 4.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 16.1 minutes per contest.

Bradley contributed 10 points (5-10 FG), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Friday's 129-115 loss to the Magic.

Bradley played a season-high 24.3 minutes, falling one rebound short of his first double-double. The Pacers were resting a number of their stars, allowing their fringe players to see extended minutes. Indiana will face the Bucks in the first round of the playoffs, with Sunday's game against the Cavaliers having no impact on the standings. Bradley could once again play meaningful minutes should the coaching staff opt to give the starters another night of rest.

Zubac (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Kings, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Zubac has been one of the best two-way big men in the NBA this season and is among the league leaders in double-doubles. He should handle his regular workload at center while being an asset for the Clippers both as a scorer and rebounder. He's averaging 20.0 points and 12.8 rebounds per game in five appearances this month while coming off a triple-double, the first of his career, Wednesday against the Rockets.

Kelley is in the Pelicans' starting lineup against the Heat on Friday.

Kelley will make his first start with the Pelicans (and second of his NBA career) as New Orleans deals with multiple injuries to its big-man rotation. He made his Pelicans debut Thursday after signing a 10-day contract April 3, and he finished with two points, seven rebounds and one assist over 23 minutes in a loss to the Bucks.

Kornet won't start Friday's game against the Hornets.

With Boston's regular starters sidelined, Kornet drew a spot start against the Magic on Wednesday and posted 14 points, three rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 25 minutes. Aside from Jaylen Brown (knee), the Celtics' usual starters are available, with Al Horford replacing Brown in the first five.

Horford is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Hornets on Friday.

Horford will return Friday from a one-game absence due to a knee injury, and he'll make his 42nd start of the season due to Jaylen Brown (knee) being sidelined. With the Celtics locked in as the No. 2 seed in the East, Horford will likely cede some of his minutes to Luke Kornet, Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman.