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Okongwu notched 13 points (6-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 131-109 loss to Miami.

Okongwu didn't have his best shooting performance Wednesday, but to be fair, the entire team struggled on offense in a 22-point blowout loss. Okongwu still found a way to make his presence felt, though, ending one rebound shy of a double-double and contributing via peripheral stats. Okongwu is averaging 14.6 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.0 blocks per game since the beginning of February.

Holmes closed with 20 points (7-7 FG, 6-6 FT), five rebounds and two assists over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 129-121 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Holmes has started the Wizards' last three games due to the absence of Alex Sarr (ankle), but the veteran big man has been playing at a high level when called upon duty. He's scored in double digits in each of his last six starts and is averaging a robust line of 12.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game in his seven outings with the first unit this season.

Porzingis registered 11 points (4-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist and three steals over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 117-97 loss to Detroit.

After missing the front end of the Tuesday-Wednesday back-to-back, Porzingis didn't play particularly well against the Pistons. His 11 points were his fewest since Jan. 3, and his two boards tied his season low. He was able to salvage some fantasy value through his two three-pointers and three steals, but it was a down game from Porzingis all things considered. A tough matchup awaits Friday when the Celtics play the Cavaliers.

Hukporti will miss the next four to six weeks for the Knicks after suffering a torn meniscus in his left knee, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Hukporti went down with a left knee injury during Wednesday's win over the 76ers. The 22-year-old big man logged 16 minutes as a starter before being ruled out for the game, finishing with eight points, two rebounds and one block. New York was already thin in the frontcourt while awaiting the return of Mitchell Robinson (ankle), and now, they will have to pivot once again. Precious Achiuwa will likely see more time on the floor for the Knicks.

Turner notched 18 points (6-8 FG, 5-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 111-91 win over the Raptors.

Turner recorded at least two tallies in four of the five major categories, but aside from posting a double-double and leaving his mark defensively, the most surprising stat was the fact that he went 5-for-5 from beyond the arc. Turner's ability to stretch the floor opens up the game for the Pacers on offense, but he's getting the job done on both ends of the court of late. In four games since the All-Star break, Turner has notched two double-doubles while averaging 18.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 3.0 blocks and 1.0 steals per contest.

Boucher totaled zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds and one block in 19 minutes in Wednesday's 111-91 loss to the Pacers.

Boucher went scoreless Wednesday, just a few days after recording his third double-double of the season versus the Suns. The 32-year-old's scoring has been hit-or-miss as of late, posting two double-digit performances and a pair of scoreless outings in the month of February.

Kessler produced 25 points (10-10 FG, 5-7 FT), 14 rebounds, five assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 118-101 loss to the Kings.

While he failed to record a block for the first time in nine February appearances, Kessler made up for it with a new season scoring high and his 24th double-double. On the month, the third-year center is averaging 13.3 points, 15.3 boards, 2.3 assists, 2.2 blocks and 0.9 steals while shooting a dazzling 76.5 percent from the floor.

Zubac amassed 10 points (5-8 FG, 0-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 122-117 win over the Bulls.

While he barely got there, the double-double was his 36th of the season, tying him for fifth in the NBA with Nikola Vucevic (calf). Over 10 games in February, Zubac has averaged 15.7 points, 11.5 boards, 2.5 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.2 steals while shooting 61.7 percent from the floor.

Collins supplied 21 points (8-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 17 rebounds, six assists and two steals in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 122-117 loss to the Clippers.

Collins started for a second straight game, moving into the first unit while Jalen Smith (concussion) and Nikola Vucevic (calf) are sidelined. Collins reeled in a career-high 17 rebounds and fell one assist short of matching his career high. It's unclear how long the pair of big men will be out, but Collins has filled in nicely.

Duren finished Wednesday's 117-97 victory over Boston with 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 26 minutes.

Duren once again held things down in the paint for Detroit in Wednesday's contest, leading all players in rebounds while finishing as one of four players with a double-digit point total in a double-double showcase. Duren has recorded a double-double in 28 outings, including in eight of his last 10 contests.