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Queta supplied eight points (4-5 FG), 10 rebounds and one assist across 17 minutes during Sunday's 110-103 win over the Nuggets.

Queta provided a nice lift off the Celtics bench Sunday, leading all second unit players in rebounds while finishing two points short of a double-double. Queta matched a season high in rebounds, having now hauled in 10 boards on two occasions.

Kornet registered eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 FT), one rebound, four assists and one block over 31 minutes during Sunday's 110-103 victory over the Nuggets.

Kornet got the starting nod due to injuries with multiple Boston players, contributing offensively while ending two points short of the double-digit mark. Kornet has started in eight games this season, tallying at least eight points and three assists in two of those contests.

Jokic finished with 20 points (9-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt), 14 rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 39 minutes during Sunday's 110-103 loss to Boston.

Jokic once again put forth a well-rounded showcase Sunday, leading all Nuggets in rebounds and assists while finishing as one of three players with 20 or more points and one dime short of a triple-double. Jokic has posted at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in six of his last 10 contests.

Richards (face) returned to Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.

Richards left for the locker room in the first quarter after taking an elbow to the face. Fortunately, he was able to return to the contest with a bandage applied under his eye.

Richards went back to the locker room during the first half of Sunday's game against the Timberwolves after taking a hit to the face, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Richards went down in pain after taking an elbow to the face before he eventually made his way to the locker room. If he is unable to return, Mason Plumlee figures to see additional playing time.

Filipowski is in the Jazz's starting lineup against the Pelicans on Sunday.

Filipowski will make his 12th start of the season Sunday due to the absence of Walker Kessler (rest). Filipowski has logged a 20-point double-double in each of his last two starts.

Hartenstein is in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Spurs on Sunday.

Hartenstein began Friday's game against the Hawks on the bench, but he will reenter the starting lineup Sunday due to the absence of Chet Holmgren (ankle). Hartenstein has averaged 10.0 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists over 23.6 minutes per game over his last five games.

Sabonis (hamstring) is out for Monday's game against the Mavericks.

Sabonis suffered a hamstring injury during Saturday's game against the Rockets that will hold him out of Monday's contest. Jonas Valanciunas stepped up in Sabonis' absence Saturday, so he figures to have a major role once again.

Clarke is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Hawks.

Clarke missed Saturday's contest against the Spurs due to a lip laceration, but he will return to action Monday. Over his last five appearances, Clarke holds averages of 9.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 18.2 minutes per game.

Adams is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Thunder due to left ankle soreness.

The Rockets continue to manage Adams' playing time due to the lingering left ankle injury. If the big man is sidelined Monday, Jock Landale could see a slight uptick in playing time behind Alperen Sengun (back), who is also questionable for Monday's contest.