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Gafford registered 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 FT), 12 rebounds and one block across 18 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 121-119 win over the Thunder.

It was the first double-double of the season for Gafford, who has been deployed as part of the second unit for three straight games. He's been a reliable source of secondary offense in November regardless of his role, scoring in double digits in seven straight contests while averaging 15.1 points, 7.3 boards and 1.6 blocks over that stretch while shooting 74.6 percent from the floor.

Okongwu totaled 11 points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals over 28 minutes during Sunday's 114-110 loss to the Trail Blazers.

It seems it'll only be a matter of time before Okongwu replaces Clint Capela in the starting lineup, but the former is outplaying the veteran even with a bench role. Okongwu logged 28 minutes compared to Capela's 20 in this contest, and the former remains a steady source of points and rebounds even if he's not featuring in the first unit. Okongwu has posted back-to-back doubles and is averaging 10.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and a combined 1.8 steals-plus-blocks since the start of November.

Allen finished with 21 points (6-7 FG, 9-10 FT), 15 rebounds, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Sunday's 128-114 victory over Charlotte.

Allen reached the 20-point threshold for a second straight matchup with the help of nine made free throws, a new season high. He also turned in his best rebounding performance since Nov. 4 against the Bucks, coasting to his 10th double-double of the year and his third in as many games.

Sengun contributed 20 points (9-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, 11 assists and two blocks across 26 minutes during Sunday's 143-107 victory over the Bulls.

Despite playing in just over 25 minutes in Sunday's blowout victory, Sengun did it all for Houston while leading the team in rebounds and assists and ending as one of two players with 20 or more points in his second triple-double of the season, both which have transpired in the last two games. Additionally, Sengun has posted at least a double-double in all but three contests so far during a hot start to the 2024-25 campaign.

Turner recorded 34 points (14-23 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 40 minutes during Sunday's 119-110 win over the Heat.

Turner dominated in Sunday's contest, leading all Pacers in scoring and made threes on his way to a new season-high point total. Turner, who was also one rebound short of a double-double, has now connected on five threes in three contests and has surpassed the 30-point mark in two outings.

Adebayo posted 24 points (9-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds and two assists across 40 minutes during Sunday's 119-110 loss to Indiana.

Adebayo once again held things down in the paint for Miami, leading all Heat players in rebounds while finishing as one of three players with 20 or more points in Sunday's defeat. Adebayo has now posted at least 20 points and eight boards in three straight contests.

Sabonis (back) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Hawks.

Sabonis will likely miss a second consecutive game due to lower back tightness. Trey Lyles figures to see a significant role once again, while Alex Len could also see some action if Sabonis is in fact unable to go.

Valanciunas supplied 13 points (4-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block over 20 minutes in Sunday's 124-104 loss to the Pistons.

Valanciunas registered his third double-double of the 2024-25 regular season Sunday, two of which have come over his last three outings. Valanciunas has provided some decent output as the first big man off the Wizards' bench behind 2024 No. 2 overall pick Alex Sarr. Valanciunas is averaging 12.2 points on 54.8 percent shooting, 7.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 20.3 minutes per contest.

Gobert provided 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, four blocks and two assists across 37 minutes during Sunday's 120-117 win over Phoenix.

Gobert logged his sixth double-double of the season, as well as his ninth game with 10-plus rebounds. The big man also tied his season high in blocks, and he has recorded six regular-season games with two or more swats. Through 14 regular-season appearances, Gobert has averaged 10.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 blocks while shooting 63.0 percent from the floor across 32.9 minutes per game.

Edey won't return to Sunday's game against the Nuggets due to a left ankle injury.

Edey needed assistance to get to the locker room after rolling his ankle in the third quarter and was ruled out shortly thereafter. The rookie center will conclude Sunday's contest with seven points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 14 minutes. Jay Huff and Brandon Clarke will absorb the minutes at center for the remainder of the contest, while Edey's status for Tuesday's rematch with the Nuggets is now in question.