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Poeltl (rest) isn't listed on Toronto's injury report for Tuesday's game against the Bulls, Coty Wiles of RaptorsRepublic.com reports.

Poeltl will continue his streak of playing in every other game after resting during Sunday's win over Philadelphia. Over his last six appearances, the veteran center has averaged 18.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks in 24.3 minutes per game.

Clarke received an orthobiologic injection in his right knee Monday, but he will not require surgery and is expected to make a full recovery prior to the 2025-26 regular season.

Clarke suffered a high-grade PCL sprain in his right knee against the Trail Blazers on March 19. He went through several consultations to determine a rehab schedule, and it was determined that the 2019 first-round pick will not need surgery. Clarke appeared in 64 regular-season games (including 18 starts) and averaged 8.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 18.9 minutes per game prior to his knee injury.

Ayton (calf) will not play Tuesday against the Hawks.

Ayton has been sidelined since Feb. 12 due to a left calf strain, and there hasn't been many updates on his progress since. The center remains without a timetable for a return.

Jokic (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game versus Minnesota.

Jokic missed five straight games in mid-March, but he's made two straight appearances and will likely suit up again Tuesday. In his last two appearances, Jokic has been exceptional with 33.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, 8.0 assists, 2.0 steals and 2.0 three-pointers.

Turner (illness) will not play Monday against the Kings.

Turner was a late addition to the injury report and will be held out Monday. His next chance to play comes Wednesday against Charlotte. With Turner sidelined, the Pacers could turn to Obi Toppin and Thomas Bryant in the short term.

Williams (rest) is good to go for Monday's game against the Jazz.

After resting Sunday against the Pelicans, Williams will likely reprise his usual role against the Jazz. That means Jusuf Nurkic will likely shift back to the bench Monday. Over Williams' last five appearances, he's averaged 12.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.0 blocks in 27.8 minutes.

Gobert registered 19 points (8-16 FG, 3-4 FT), 25 rebounds and one block over 38 minutes during Sunday's 123-104 win over Detroit.

The 25 rebounds were a campaign-high mark for Gobert, who had reached the 20-rebound mark just once all season long. Even though he plays a secondary role on offense, Gobert is undoubtedly trending in the right direction. This was his fourth straight double-double, and the towering big man is also averaging 12.6 points, 11.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.9 blocks per contest in 10 March appearances.

Kornet (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against Memphis, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Kornet was a late addition to the injury report after presumably waking up under the weather. If Kornet is unable to give it a go, it's possible Neemias Queta gets an opportunity to pick up some backup center minutes.

Okongwu finished Sunday's 145-124 win over the Bucks with 13 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 30 minutes.

The double-double was the 24th of the season for Okongwu, doubling his previous career high. The fifth-year center recorded nine double-doubles in 14 March appearances, averaging 15.1 points, 11.1 boards, 2.4 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.1 blocks and 1.1 threes on the month while shooting 56.8 percent from the floor and 42.9 percent from beyond the arc.

Robinson posted 13 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 23 minutes during Sunday's 127-109 win over the 76ers.

Jakob Poeltl has been resting every other game for Toronto, and Robinson was able to make the most of his minutes Sunday. In six starts this season, Robinson has shown he can be a serviceable streamer with averages of 12.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.7 blocks and 0.5 steals.