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Despite a previous report, Adams (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game versus the Warriors.

Although Adams was expected to sit out Thursday due to a lingering ankle issue, it appears that the veteran big man is set to play both legs of Houston's back-to-back. Adams is averaging 6.0 points and 7.8 rebounds in 19.2 minutes across his previous five appearances.

Zeller (not with team) is out for Thursday's game versus the Warriors.

Zeller's absence shouldn't come as a surprise, as he has yet to play for the Hawks or Rockets this season. However, it seems unlikely that the veteran big man will join his teammates for Houston's next game against Minnesota on Feb. 21.

Holmgren (rest) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game versus the Timberwolves.

Holmgren will return to action Thursday after missing the first half of Oklahoma City's back-to-back Wednesday due to rest purposes. Holmgren should reclaim his starting spot from Aaron Wiggins against Minnesota.

Adebayo is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Mavericks due to a left knee contusion.

Adebayo is in danger of missing his first game since Jan. 13 due to a left knee contusion. If the star big man is forced to sit out against Dallas, Nikola Jovic, Kyle Anderson and Haywood Highsmith are all candidates to receive increased playing time.

Gobert is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Thunder due to low back spasms.

Gobert is in danger of missing his first game of the season Thursday due to back spasms. If the defensive stalwart is ultimately ruled out, Naz Reid and Luka Garza will likely receive increased playing time against Oklahoma City.

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.