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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.

Collins closed with 18 points (6-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 15 rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes during Saturday's 114-109 victory over the Heat.

Collins has started in the Bulls' last seven games due to the injury issues Nikola Vucevic (calf) is going through, and the veteran big man has been delivering solid results. Collins has recorded four double-doubles over his last six appearances, and this one was particularly impressive since he had to deal with Bam Adebayo on both ends of the court. There are no signs of Vucevic being ready to return in the near future, and until that happens, Collins should remain in the starting five.

Sharpe contributed four points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals over 19 minutes during Saturday's 105-102 loss to Charlotte.

Despite coming off the bench, Sharpe led the Nets in blocks Saturday while sharing the center minutes with Nic Claxton. Sharpe's fantasy upside will remain limited as long as Claxton is healthy, though. Through nine games (one start) post-All-Star break, Sharpe has averaged 7.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.3 steals in 19.1 minutes.

Kornet will come off the bench against the Lakers on Saturday, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Kornet has started in the Celtics' last three games and has averaged 6.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 blocks over 28.7 minutes per contest. He'll come off the bench Saturday while Al Horford enters the starting lineup, but Kornet should still see some meaningful minutes off the bench due to Kristaps Porzingis (illness) being sidelined.

Queta is not in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Lakers on Saturday, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Queta made his sixth start of the season Thursday against the 76ers and finished with eight points, nine rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 24 minutes. He'll come off the bench Saturday due to the return of Al Horford, but Queta and Luke Kornet should still see minutes off the bench due to the continued absence of Kristaps Porzingis (illness).

Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons.

Sunday will mark the ninth consecutive game that Williams will miss due to a left knee sprain. His next chance to play will be Monday against the Warriors, though a timetable for his return is unclear.

Bassey (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.

Bassey will miss a seventh consecutive contest while he deals with an acute-on-chronic bone bruise in his left knee, and he doesn't have a clear timetable for his return. In the meantime, the Spurs will lean on a combination of Bismack Biyombo, Jeremy Sochan and Sandro Mamukelashvili at center. Bassey's next chance to play will come against the Mavericks on Monday.