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Hartenstein didn't return to Monday's 131-128 overtime loss to the Timberwolves after being diagnosed with a facial contusion, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said after the game that Hartenstein will be re-evaluated Tuesday.

Hartenstein took a shot to the nose from an opposing player in the third quarter and checked out of the game with 8:48 remaining in the period. The center finished with four points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block in 16 minutes. Though the injury suppressed his playing time Monday, Hartenstein's minutes have been trending down since Chet Holmgren -- who sat out against the Timberwolves for rest purposes in the second leg of a back-to-back set -- rejoined the lineup Feb. 7. In the ensuing eight games, Hartenstein is averaging 9.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.9 blocks and 0.5 steals in 25.5 minutes per contest.

Zubac logged 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 FT), 16 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and one steal in 37 minutes during Monday's 106-97 loss to the Pistons.

Zubac held things down in the paint once again for Los Angeles, leading all Clippers in Monday's contest in rebounds and blocks while handing out a team-high-tying assist total and posting one of two double-double performances. Zubac has been dominant on the glass and on the defensive end of the floor as of late, posting at least 10 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks in two of his last three outings.

Duren tallied 12 points (4-9 FG, 4-6 FT), 19 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 31 minutes in Monday's 106-97 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Duren dominated the paint in Monday's contest, leading all players in rebounds while finishing one board short of the 20-rebound mark and concluding as the lone Pistons player with a double-double. Duren posted his second-highest rebound mark of the year, falling shy of his season-high 22 boards recorded Nov. 18. He has now tallied at least 10 points and 15 rebounds in six outings.

Reid (ankle) returned to Monday's game against the Thunder with 7:11 remaining in the fourth quarter, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Reid sustained an apparent right ankle injury during the third quarter, though he has since checked back in. The big man should be able to shoulder his normal workload the rest of the way.

Hartenstein checked out of the game with 8:48 remaining in the third quarter of Monday's game against the Timberwolves after sustaining an apparent injury to his nose, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Hartenstein took a shot from an opposing player while going for a rebound in the third quarter, and he left for the locker room with a bloody nose. If the big man is unable to return, the Thunder could rely more heavily on Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams to fill minutes at center down the stretch.

Reid exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent right ankle injury in the third quarter of Monday's matchup against the Thunder, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Reid tripped and stayed on the floor for an extended period, grabbing at his right ankle before heading off to the locker room. If the big man is unable to return, Luka Garza and Leonard Miller could see a bump in minutes the rest of the way.

Nurkic will start in Monday's game against the Kings, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

With Mark Williams sitting out the first night of a back-to-back set due to left foot injury management, Nurkic will rejoin the starting five. The big man has appeared in four outings (two starts) as a member of the Hornets, during which he has averaged 7.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals across 17.3 minutes per contest.

Filipowski is in the Jazz's starting lineup against the Trail Blazers on Monday, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Filipowski will make his 11th start of the season Monday -- and third since the beginning of February -- due to the absence of Walker Kessler (illness). As a starter this season, Filipowski has averaged 9.7 points on 55.2 percent shooting, 6.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.6 steals over 24.6 minutes per game.

Jackson-Davis (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Charlotte.

Jackson-Davis is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to the illness. The second-year pro has received little playing time of late, so his potential absence shouldn't cause too many waves in the rotation.

Powell (hip) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.

Powell has been hampered by a right hip strain that has kept him out of action since Jan. 17, and it appears he won't be playing Tuesday. He's been increasing his participation in practice, but there isn't a clear timeline for his return.