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Porzingis (illness) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Jazz, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis will likely miss a sixth straight game due to an illness. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus the Thunder, but he doesn't have a return timetable at the moment. Jayson Tatum (knee) and Al Horford (toe) are questionable, as coach Joe Mazzulla continues to give his regulars some rest ahead of the playoffs.

Drummond (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jazz.

Drummond didn't practice Saturday due to an illness but wasn't listed on the initial injury report for Sunday's game. If he's downgraded to out, Adem Bona and Alex Reese would be candidates for increased roles.

Vucevic (calf) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pacers.

Vucevic has missed seven straight games due to a right calf strain but may return to action Monday. If cleared, the big man may face some limitations given his extended absence. Jalen Smith and Zach Collins have been playing increased roles in Vucevic's absence.

Jokic (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

As expected, Jokic and Aaron Gordon (ankle) have been upgraded from probable to available. Jokic is coming off a historic performance against the Suns on Friday, becoming the first player in NBA history to record at least 30 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists in a game.

Poeltl chipped in 21 points (9-13 FG, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Saturday's 118-117 loss to Washington.

After begin rested on the front half of a back-to-back Friday, Poeltl returned and produced his best scoring effort since Jan. 27. The 29-year-old center has struggled to make his usual impact on the glass since returning from a hip issue in late February, and over his last five appearances Poeltl is averaging 14.8 points, 6.4 boards, 3.0 assists, and 1.4 steals while shooting 65.2 percent from the floor.

Holmes totaled 10 points (5-11 FG), 11 rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 20 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 118-117 victory over the Raptors.

The double-double was the third of the season for Holmes, all of which have come in his last 11 appearances (six starts). The veteran big missed the Wizards' previous contest due to a knee contusion, but the injury didn't derail his momentum. Over that 11-game stretch, Holmes has averaged 11.4 points, 7.8 boards, 2.2 assists and 1.1 blocks while shooting 71.6 percent from the floor in 24.2 minutes per contest.

Sarr ended with 10 points (5-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists and one block across 28 minutes during Saturday's 118-117 victory over the Raptors.

The second overall pick in the 2024 Draft collected the seventh double-double of his career, and his first since Jan. 23. Sarr has had something of a stop-start rookie campaign, but in four games since returning from a sprained ankle, the 19-year-old has averaged 12.5 points, 6.5 boards, 3.0 assists, 1.3 threes, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks as he teases his multi-category fantasy potential.

Okongwu accumulated 16 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 16 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and three steals over 32 minutes during Saturday's 120-118 victory over Indiana.

The double-double was his 18th of the season, while the 16 boards were Okongwu's best effort on the glass since he ripped down 21 boards against the Suns on Jan. 14. The six combined steals and blocks were also a season high for the fifth-year center. Okongwu has provided double-digit points in nine of the last 10 games, averaging 15.9 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.1 steals over that span while shooting 62.5 percent from the floor.

Horford ended with 14 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals over 37 minutes during Saturday's 111-101 win over the Lakers.

Horford fared well as the team continued to cope with Kristaps Porzingis' (illness) absence. Horford has landed on the injury report recently as well, exposing a slim list of options when both big men are absent. It seems that Horford is able to work through his sprained toe, as he logged 37 minutes and didn't need much relief.

Adebayo closed Saturday's 114-109 loss to Chicago with 22 points (8-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals over 38 minutes.

There's a strong argument to say Adebayo has been the Heat's best player since the trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Warriors. The star big man couldn't extend his streak of double-doubles to four games, but he still posted solid fantasy value due to his contributions on both ends of the court. Adebayo extended his stretch of solid play in the scoring column since he's reached the 20-point plateau in six of his previous nine contests.