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Kessler (rest) isn't listed on Utah's injury report for Monday's game against the Celtics.

After resting Sunday, Kessler will return to action for the second half of Utah's back-to-back set. On Friday, the third-year big man posted 18 points, 25 rebounds and eight blocks in 33 minutes during a 118-109 loss in Toronto.

Collins (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics.

While Collins is in danger of missing a sixth straight game, his questionable tag is a sign of progress, as he's previously been deemed doubtful or ruled out on Utah's initial injury reports. KJ Martin has been starting at power forward in Collins' absence.

Zubac posted 22 points (9-14 FG, 4-8 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 44 minutes during Sunday's 111-110 overtime win over Sacramento.

Zubac posted yet another gem of a fantasy line Sunday with his 42nd double-double of the campaign. With 62 regular-season games under his belt, Zubac is on pace to return fourth-round fantasy value in nine-category formats with 16.0 points, 12.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.1 blocks.

Vucevic (calf) said he will play Monday against the Pacers, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Vucevic, who has missed the past seven games for Chicago, will shake off his questionable tag and return to action Monday, though he'll be limited to 26-to-28 minutes of playing time, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network. With this news, the fantasy appeal of Zach Collins and Jalen Smith takes a hit.

Valanciunas had nine points (3-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 17 rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal over 42 minutes during Sunday's 111-110 overtime loss to the Clippers.

Making another start for the injured Domantas Sabonis (hamstring), Valanciunas matched his season-high mark of 17 rebounds. Over his last four starts, Valanciunas has turned up the heat with averages of 14.3 points, 12.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks in 31.0 minutes. Meanwhile, Sabonis remains day-to-day for the Kings.

Reid racked up 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 27 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 141-124 win over the Spurs.

With Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle in the starting lineup together for the first time since Jan. 30, Reid shifted back to the second unit but stayed productive and saw a hefty workload. The 25-year-old big averaged 26.9 minutes a contest in January prior to moving into the starting five, averaging 16.4 points, 5.4 boards, 3.0 threes, 1.9 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks that month, and that's a reasonable expectation for Reid's production once Gobert gets his legs back under him.

Gobert (back) amassed 16 points (7-8 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals across 20 minutes during Sunday's 141-124 victory over the Spurs.

The veteran center saw his first action since Feb. 12 as he returned from a back issue. His minutes were limited, but it's unclear if it was because he was under a specific restriction, or because Gobert picked up two first-quarter fouls that prompted head coach Chris Finch to hold him out for the entire second quarter. In any case, Gobert made the most of his time on the court by turning in a highly efficient performance. Minnesota doesn't play again until Wednesday in Denver and doesn't face a back-to-back set until next Sunday and Monday, so Gobert could ramp up to his usual workload fairly quickly.

Reath supplied five points (1-9 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and three steals across 25 minutes during Sunday's 119-112 loss to the Pistons.

For the second time in his career, Reath swatted three shots. Donovan Clingan hasn't been making much noise lately, leaving the door open for Reath to possibly earn a larger role. In just 18.7 minutes per contest over his last five games, Reath has produced top-200 value in nine-category formats with 6.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks.

Clingan racked up three points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 22 minutes during Sunday's 119-112 loss to the Pistons.

Clingan remains a work in progress on the offensive end, but his production on the glass and his ability to alter shots on defense continues to keep his fantasy value afloat in deeper formats. In his last 10 games, Clingan has produced 6.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.5 blocks in 21.1 minutes.

Filipowski posted 25 points (8-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and three steals across 31 minutes during Sunday's 126-122 loss to Philadelphia.

Getting another start in place of Walker Kessler (rest), Filipowski tied his season high in points while scoring more than 20 for the third time in the last four games. The rookie center has taken on a significant role in the Utah frontcourt whether in the starting five or coming off the bench -- he's drained at least one three-pointer in eight straight contests (four starts), averaging 17.8 points, 8.6 boards, 3.0 assists, 2.6 threes and 0.9 steals in 26.4 minutes a game over that stretch while shooting 54.3 percent from the floor and a dazzling 52.5 percent from beyond the arc.