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Holmes supplied 12 points (4-7 FG, 4-6 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one block over 31 minutes during Friday's 134-124 loss to the Cavaliers.

Holmes held things down in the paint Friday despite entering the contest questionable with a non-COVID illness, leading all Wizards players in rebounds en route to a double-double showcase. Holmes set season-high marks in both scoring and rebounds while recording his first double-double of the year. He has now hauled in 10 or more boards on three occasions.

Duren tallied 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-3 FT), 13 rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 20 minutes during Friday's 125-112 win over Philadelphia.

Duren played only 20 minutes Friday, but he made the most out of his playing time. He led the Pistons with a season-high seven assists, finished with a game-high plus-26 point differential and recorded his 22nd double-double of the regular season, 10 of which have come over his last 12 games. Over that span, Duren has averaged 14.5 points on 72.1 percent shooting, 12.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 blocks over 27.5 minutes per game.

Embiid finished Friday's 125-112 loss to the Pistons with 23 points (7-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-10 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and two blocks over 30 minutes.

Embiid was limited to just three points in the first half as the 76ers found themselves down by as many as 34 points. The former MVP came out firing out of halftime, scoring 20 points in the third quarter while going 6-for-8 from the field, though he couldn't carry that momentum into the fourth quarter. Embiid has played in two of the Sixers' last three games, and how his left knee responds over the next couple of days will determine whether he'll be available for Sunday's game against the Bucks.

Turner has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lakers due to a cervical strain, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Turner will be sidelined for just the fifth time all season after he departed Thursday's win over the Clippers early to be checked for a concussion. Though he appears to have avoided a brain injury, Turner hurt his neck and will need at least one game off to recover. Thomas Bryant and Obi Toppin will likely absorb most of the minutes at center Saturday.

Williams (trade pending) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Williams was dealt to the Lakers ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline in a deal involving Los Angeles sending Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish to the Hornets. However, the 23-year-old big man might not make his debut with his new team Saturday against the Pacers with the trade still pending. If he isn't cleared, Los Angeles will likely start Jaxson Hayes at the center position.

The Raptors signed Robinson to a two-way contract Friday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

After previously signing two 10-day deals with the Raptors, Robinson is now set to split time between Toronto and its G League affiliate for the remainder of the season. Robinson will likely compete for depth minutes in the Raptors' frontcourt when he's with the parent club.

Drummond (toe) is available for Friday's game against Detroit, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Drummond will snap an eight-game absence streak due to a left toe injury and suit up Friday. It wouldn't come as a surprise if the veteran big man operates under a minutes restriction, meaning Adem Bona could see extended run behind Drummond and Joel Embiid with Guerschon Yabusele (knee) on the shelf.

Powell (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Rockets, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Powell hasn't played a game for the Mavericks since Jan. 17, and that trend will continue Saturday against the visiting Rockets. The veteran big man hasn't made much of an impact on the floor for Dallas when he plays this season, so this doesn't have much consequence from a fantasy perspective.

Adams (ankle) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Mavericks.

After missing Thursday's loss to the Timberwolves, Adams will be available to return to the floor Saturday in Dallas. In 35 games this season, the veteran big man has averaged career-low numbers in points (3.8) and rebounds (5.2) but could be turning things around with two double-digit rebound performances in the last four games for Houston.

Holmes (illness) is available for Friday's game versus the Cavaliers.

Holmes has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday despite dealing with a non-COVID illness. With Alex Sarr (ankle) still out, Holmes should draw another start against Cleveland.