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Richards closed with 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds and two blocks over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 119-111 loss to the Rockets.

Richards delivered an extremely efficient performance from the field while securing his 10th double-double of the season. Additionally, the big man recorded multiple swats for the 12th time across 35 regular-season appearances. Richards has now appeared in 14 outings with his new club (13 starts), averaging 8.8 points, 10.0 rebounds and 1.1 blocks across 23.5 minutes per contest.

Sengun amassed 17 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 119-111 win over Phoenix.

Sengun left Sunday's win over the Raptors early due to a lumbar spasm, though he returned to game action against Phoenix on Wednesday and posted a game-high 13 rebounds. Additionally, the All-Star center logged his 31st outing with a double-double or better through 51 regular-season games. Over his last five appearances with double-digit playing time, Sengun has averaged 21.0 points, 12.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.0 steals across 34.6 minutes per contest.

Adebayo ended Wednesday's 115-101 loss to the Thunder with 27 points (11-19 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 35 minutes.

Adebayo had another impressive two-way display Wednesday and recorded his seventh double-double across his last 10 appearances. The star big man is averaging 21.3 points, 11.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game over that 10-game stretch, and he figures to remain one of Miami's most reliable offensive weapons, especially now that Jimmy Butler is no longer part of the roster.

Gobert closed with 20 points (10-14 FG), 14 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 103-101 loss to Milwaukee.

Gobert has been playing well of late, and it seems he's doing more damage playing alongside Naz Reid in the frontcourt rather than alongside Julius Randle (thigh). Over the last seven games in which Reid has started alongside Gobert, the Frenchman has racked up six double-doubles while averaging 15.0 points, 12.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.7 blocks per contest.

Reid closed Wednesday's 103-101 loss to the Bucks with 22 points (7-17 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one block in 33 minutes.

The Timberwolves had to settle for a two-point loss in this tight contest, but Reid still managed to deliver an impressive stat line as he continues to fill a starting role due to the absence of Julius Randle (thigh). Reid has three double-doubles over his last five appearances and is averaging 18.6 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game since being promoted to a starting nod.

Okongwu racked up 21 points (9-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-8 FT), 14 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals over 41 minutes during Wednesday's 149-148 overtime loss to the Knicks.

Okongwu was coming off three straight subpar scoring performances following the 30-point output he displayed against the Spurs on Feb. 5. Still, he bounced back admirably here and notched a well-rounded performance in a high-scoring affair. Okongwu has been thriving since being promoted to a starting role, averaging 13.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks per game across 14 contests since Jan. 20.

Kessler chipped in 16 points (8-8 FG), eight rebounds, one assist, six blocks and two steals across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 131-119 victory over the Lakers.

Five of his swats came before halftime, and his six blocks on the night were a new season high. Kessler has provided double-digit points or boards, or both, in six straight appearances to begin February, averaging 13.3 points, 14.7 rebounds, 2.8 blocks, 2.0 assists and 0.8 steals during that span while shooting a blistering 71.4 percent from the floor.

Claxton notched 13 points (5-12 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and five blocks over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 100-96 win over the 76ers.

Claxton was a dominant presence on both ends of the court and recorded a double-double for the second time over his last three appearances. Scoring and rebounding aside, Claxton has been an elite rim-protecting presence in recent games and has notched multiple blocks in six of his last seven contests. Over that seven-game stretch, he's averaging 12.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.1 blocks per contest.

Jokic provided 26 points (11-20 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 15 rebounds, 10 assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 132-121 victory over Portland.

It was the 25th triple-double of the season for Jokic, and he remains firmly on pace to break his career-high mark of 29, set over 58 appearances in the 2022-23 season. Jokic has scored more than 25 points in eight straight games, an impressive run even by his lofty standards, and he's averaged 30.1 points, 11.1 assists, 10.9 boards, 1.9 steals and 1.9 threes during that span while shooting 63.4 percent from the floor.

Clingan closed with 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-5 FT), 20 rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 132-121 loss to the Nuggets.

With Deandre Ayton (calf) sidelined, Clingan got the start at center and erupted for a career-best rebounding total. The seventh overall pick in the 2024 Draft has been productive when he gets significant minutes. In 11 starts this season, he's averaged 7.7 points, 10.8 boards, 2.9 blocks and 1.3 assists in just 22.9 minutes a contest. Ayton isn't expected back until mid-March at the earliest, so Clingan has a long runway to pile up strong fantasy numbers.