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Williams finished Wednesday's 119-105 loss to the Pacers with 16 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 12 rebounds and one assist across 32 minutes.

Williams was efficient as a shooter and crashed the glass efficiently en route to his third straight double-double. The big man has been one of the best players for the Hornets since the All-Star break, racking up 12 double-doubles across 18 starts and averaging a solid line of 15.2 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.3 blocks per game in that span. If healthy, Williams should be a franchise cornerstone for the Hornets.

Holmes (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against the Magic.

Holmes suffered a right shoulder contusion late in the first quarter of Wednesday's 116-111 win over the Kings and didn't return. The injury has him trending toward missing the second game of a back-to-back Thursday, which would leave Tristan Vukcevic as the clear top backup option at center behind starter Alex Sarr.

Turner finished with 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt), nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 119-105 win over the Hornets.

Turner returned to the starting lineup after a one-game absence and posted a solid outing, showing an efficient touch from the floor and ending just one rebound away from a double-double. He also recorded multiple blocks for the fifth time in his last eight appearances, as Turner remains an impact defender who can protect the rim at a high level. Turner should play a key role for the Pacers down the stretch and in the postseason. He's averaging 16.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.0 blocks, 1.7 assists and 0.8 steals per game since the All-Star break.

Holmgren chipped in 22 points (7-14 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, six blocks and two steals over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 119-103 victory over the Pistons.

Holmgren continues to make a strong defensive impact. He has logged multiple steals eight times this season and is averaging an impressive 2.4 blocks per game. Holmgren has now logged back-to-back double-doubles but is struggling with his outside shot as of late, converting just 30.6 percent of his 3.6 three-point attempts per contest across his previous 10 appearances.

Reid is available to play Thursday against the Nets.

After serving his one-game suspension, Reid no longer appears on the injury report for Minnesota. Over Reid's last four appearances, he's averaged 11.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.3 three-pointers.

Sengun closed Wednesday's 143-105 win over the Jazz with 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-4 FT), 14 rebounds, nine assists and one block in 29 minutes.

The fourth-year center almost certainly would have recorded his fifth triple-double of the season had the game been closer, but Houston emptied its bench in the fourth quarter, and Sengun left the court for good with about nine minutes remaining. He settled for his 44th double-double instead, including seven in the last 11 contests -- a stretch in which Sengun has averaged 17.8 points, 11.5 boards, 4.9 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 steals.

Filipowski ended Wednesday's 143-105 loss to the Rockets with six points (3-14 FG, 0-6 3Pt), 11 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 31 minutes.

Making his sixth straight start, the rookie center recorded multiple blocks and steals for the second time during that stretch, although he failed to score in double digits for the first time. Filipowski is averaging 14.2 points, 9.8 boards, 1.7 threes, 1.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.7 blocks during that stretch.

Kessler amassed 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-5 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 143-105 loss to the Rockets.

After sitting out the last two games for conditioning reasons, Kessler looked fit as he recorded his 28th double-double of the season. The Jazz are after draft lottery odds and not wins, so Kessler is likely to continue getting rested over the final weeks of the regular season, but he's remained productive when in the lineup. Over 16 appearances since the All-Star break, the 23-year-old center is averaging 10.3 points, 13.2 boards, 2.3 blocks and 2.0 assists while shooting 54.5 percent from the floor.

Adebayo closed Wednesday's 124-103 victory over Boston with 21 points (9-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and six assists over 31 minutes.

The 27-year-old center continues to evolve his game. Adebayo has drained at least one three-pointer in eight straight games and dished at least five dimes five times during that stretch, averaging 20.1 points, 7.6 boards, 4.6 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.0 steals while shooting an eye-popping 51.9 percent (14-for-27) from long distance.

Castleton is expected to sign a 10-day contract with the 76ers prior to their game Thursday versus the Bucks, NBA reporter Jake Fischer reports.

Castleton will fill the roster spot vacated by forward Marcus Bagley, who isn't expected to be retained after his 10-day contract expired Thursday. The 24-year-old Castleton had most recently been playing for the G League's Osceola Magic, but he's had stints in the NBA this season with the Grizzlies and Raptors. Over his 20 appearances (four starts) between those two teams, the 6-foot-10 center has averaged 4.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 15.3 minutes per contest. Castleton could enter the rotation right away for a banged-up 76ers squad and serve as Adem Bona's primary backup Thursday.