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Duren registered six points (2-4 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 20 minutes during Monday's 127-117 loss to the Kings.

Duren battled foul trouble in his return from a leg injury, limiting him to just 20 minutes. Initially ruled out for the game, Duren was able to get back on the court ahead of schedule, a good sign despite the loss. The Pistons will enter the playoffs full of hope but need Duren to be at his best should they hope to emerge victorious.

Valanciunas produced 10 points (2-5 FG, 6-6 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block in 13 minutes during Monday's 127-117 victory over the Pistons.

Valanciunas needed just 13 minutes to record his first double-double in his past 11 games. Outside of a brief period when Domantas Sabonis was sidelined due to injury, it's been a modest stretch of games for Valanciunas. Since being acquired from the Wizards prior to the trade deadline, he has served primarily as the backup center, typically playing minutes in the low teens.

Ware produced 19 points (8-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 17 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Monday's 117-105 victory over the 76ers.

Ware bounced back from a sluggish performance Saturday against the Bucks, notching his second double-double in three appearances. He led his team on the glass with 17 rebounds, which marked a new season high for the 20-year-old rookie. Ware has been less reliable in the scoring department of late, as he's been held to single digits in three of his last five matchups.

Richards (elbow) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.

Richards is expected to play on the front end of the club's back-to-back set while he deals with right elbow soreness. The 27-year-old big man has averaged 6.2 points and 5.8 rebounds across 22.2 minutes per game in his last five outings (four starts).

Duren (leg) is available for Monday's game against Sacramento, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Duren was initially ruled out for Monday's contest due to a right leg contusion, but the third-year center out of Memphis has now been given the green light to return from a one-game absence. Duren has averaged 14.7 points on 67.8 percent shooting, 10.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 blocks over 28.2 minutes per game since the beginning of March.

Duren (leg) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Kings, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Duren will miss his second consecutive game due to a right leg contusion. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday against the Knicks. Isaiah Stewart and Paul Reed are candidates for a bump in minutes due to Duren being sidelined.

Adebayo (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Philadelphia, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Adebayo developed the back issue after Saturday's loss to Milwaukee, per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. The star big man's next chance to feature will come Wednesday against the Bulls. Kel'el Ware, Haywood Highsmith (Achilles) and Kyle Anderson are candidates for a bump in playing time due to Adebayo being sidelined.

Holmes (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against Indiana.

Holmes is heading towards a third straight absence due to a right shoulder contusion. Anthony Gill and Tristan Vukcevic (knee) would be slated to see more minutes off the bench behind Alex Sarr if Holmes is officially ruled out.

Porzingis is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks due to a non-COVID illness, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

After sitting out Sunday's game against the Wizards, Porzingis remains in jeopardy of missing another contest against New York. With Al Horford (toe) already ruled out ahead of Wednesday's back-to-back game against Orlando, the Celtics could turn to Luke Kornet for a spot start down low. Kornet has averaged 9.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.7 blocks in 27.7 minutes through 14 games as a starter this season.

Horford (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Horford has been a mainstay on the injury report due to a left big toe sprain, but he is now dealing with a right knee sprain that will keep him out of Tuesday's Atlantic Division clash. With Horford out and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) questionable, there will be more minutes off the bench for Luke Kornet, Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman. Horford's next chance to play is Wednesday against the Magic.