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Sengun notched 31 points (11-21 FG, 9-12 FT), two rebounds, four assists and three steals in 34 minutes during Friday's 125-111 win over the Thunder.

While he did come down with just two boards, Sengun was still able to hit the 30-point barrier against a stiff Thunder frontcourt and post a team-high three steals. With Steven Adams starting at center, Sengun shifted to power forward and took on more of an offensive role. Across his past seven appearances, the star big man has averaged 20.6 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 33.3 minutes while shooting 49.1 percent from the field.

Hartenstein produced 16 points (8-9 FG, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 28 minutes during Friday's 125-111 loss to the Rockets.

The Thunder countered a towering Rockets frontcourt by putting Hartenstein in the starting lineup Friday, and the veteran big man responded by leading the team in rebounding and supplying an efficient 16 points. Hartenstein may cede the occasional start to either Cason Wallace or Aaron Wiggins when Oklahoma City opts to go smaller, but Hartenstein has averaged 13.8 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.8 steals in 27.1 minutes over his last 10 games as a starter.

Gafford will start in Friday's game against the Clippers.

Gafford will return to the starting five on Friday, though he'll likely still face restrictions during his third outing back following a 21-game absence due to a Grade 3 MCL sprain. The big man has amassed 28 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and a block across 39 total minutes in two appearances since the extended absence.

Allen didn't return to Friday's 114-113 win over the Spurs after halftime due to rest purposes, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Allen started and played 16 minutes in the first half before being shut down for the night and finishing with four points (2-2 FG), four rebounds and three assists. The decision to keep him out for the second half was a planned compromise between the Cavaliers organization and Allen, whose goal is to play in all 82 games this season. He should be back in action for Sunday's game against the Kings, though Allen could have his minutes managed once again.

Porzingis didn't return to Friday's 123-103 win over the Suns after suffering a nasal laceration in the fourth quarter.

Porzingis exited to the locker room with 11:32 remaining in the final quarter and required stitches after taking an elbow to the nose from an opposing player. He finished with 15 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block in 23 minutes. The Celtics labeled the center as questionable to return after he returned to the bench after getting stitched back up, but he didn't check back into the game while the Celtics held a comfortable lead. He'll have another day to heal up before Boston returns to action Sunday against Washington.

Jordan won't start in Friday's game against the Warriors.

Nikola Jokic (ankle) will return from a one-game absence Friday, pushing Jordan to the bench. The veteran big man has averaged only 6.7 minutes per game in his last three appearances off the bench.

Porzingis received stitches after suffering a nasal laceration during Friday's game against the Suns and is considered questionable to return, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

With just a few minutes remaining in the game and the Celtics holding down a comfortable lead, Porzingis' night is most likely over. He produced 15 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block in 23 minutes before checking out of the contest with 11:32 remaining in the fourth quarter after taking a blow to the face.

Porzingis headed to the locker room after sustaining an apparent facial injury in the fourth quarter of Friday's game against the Suns, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis caught an elbow to the face from an opposing player and left for the locker room with 11:32 remaining in the final quarter. He'll likely be evaluated for a concussion as well as any structural damage to his face before the Celtics determine whether he's able to return.

Jokic (ankle) has been upgraded to available for Friday's game against the Warriors.

Jokic will return to the lineup after a one-game absence, and he'll look to build off his epic performance the last time he saw the court, when he posted a career-high 61 points in a double-overtime loss to the Timberwolves on April 1. Jokic is averaging 32.8 points, 13.0 rebounds and 8.9 assists per game since the beginning of March.

Davis (adductor) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.

Davis will miss the first night of the Mavs' back-to-back set while the club manages his availability due to a left adductor strain. His next chance to suit up will come during Saturday's rematch against the Clippers. Naji Marshall, Kai Jones and Dwight Powell are all candidates for an uptick in playing time due to Davis being sidelined.