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Filipowski is in Utah's starting lineup against Philadelphia on Sunday.

Filipowski will make his sixth start since Feb. 8, with Sunday's opportunity coming due to the absence of Walker Kessler (rest). Filipowski has registered a double-double in five of his last 10 outings, and over that span he has averaged 15.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 24.8 minutes per game.

Drummond (illness) is available and starting for the 76ers against the Jazz on Sunday, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.

Drummond popped up on the injury report due to an illness, but it doesn't appear severe enough for him to miss Sunday's game. Drummond has started in the 76ers' last five games and has averaged 11.0 points, 11.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.0 steals over 24.6 minutes per game over that span.

Ware (knee) tallied seven points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two steals and two blocks across 26 minutes Saturday in the Heat's 114-109 loss to the Bulls.

Back in action after a three-game absence due to a left knee sprain, Ware took back his spot in the starting five alongside Bam Adebayo. The rookie took a back seat on the offensive end to fellow starters Adebayo, Tyler Herro and Andrew Wiggins, but Ware piled up some useful numbers defensively. Since moving into a starting role Jan. 21, Ware is now averaging 10.6 points, 10.1 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.7 three-pointers in 29.2 minutes while shooting 51.8 percent from the field and 76.2 percent from the free-throw line over 19 games.

Holmes (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Raptors.

Holmes will miss his second game over the club's last three outings due to a left knee contusion. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against Detroit. Tristan Vukcevic will likely see an uptick in playing time behind Alex Sarr due to Holmes being sidelined.

Nurkic (neck) is probable for Monday's game against the Heat.

After posting a 12-point, 15-rebound double-double against the Cavaliers on Friday, Nurkic sat out the second half of Charlotte's back-to-back set against Brooklyn on Saturday. While the big man will be back in action Monday, Mark Williams (rest) will also be available, so Nurkic will likely handle a reserve role versus Miami.

Williams (foot) isn't listed on Charlotte's injury report for Monday's game against the Heat.

Williams missed both halves of Charlotte's recent back-to-back set but will return to action Monday. Over his last five appearances, Williams has averaged 17.2 points, 12.2 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 29.0 minutes per game.

Hayes (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against Brooklyn, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Hayes is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to a right knee contusion. If the big man joins LeBron James (groin) and Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) on the sideline, Trey Jemison and Jarred Vanderbilt are candidates for an uptick in playing time in the frontcourt.

Poeltl (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Washington, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Poeltl will get the night off due to rest purposes, and his next chance to feature will come Wednesday against Philadelphia. Orlando Robinson and Colin Castleton are candidates for an uptick in playing time due to Poeltl and Jonathan Mogbo (nose) being sidelined.

Horford (toe) is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

The Celtics continue to manage the veteran big man's availability due to a left big toe sprain, and he is in jeopardy of missing his third outing since Feb. 25 on Monday. With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) not expected to suit up, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta are candidates for an uptick in playing time if Horford is sidelined as well.

Porzingis (illness) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Jazz, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis will likely miss a sixth straight game due to an illness. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus the Thunder, but he doesn't have a return timetable at the moment. Jayson Tatum (knee) and Al Horford (toe) are questionable, as coach Joe Mazzulla continues to give his regulars some rest ahead of the playoffs.