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Sabonis accumulated 23 points (9-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 12 rebounds, six assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Friday's 107-98 loss to the Clippers.

Another game, another double-double or better for Sabonis, who has reeled off eight straight after falling two boards short in the Kings' season opener. The 28-year-old big has seen his usage rate drop a little with DeMar DeRozan in the mix for Sacramento, but Sabonis has compensated with even better efficiency, and he's on pace to post career bests with a 64.4 percent FG% and 84.3 percent FT%.

Zubac contributed 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists and two blocks over 37 minutes during Friday's 107-98 victory over Sacramento.

The 27-year-old center has five double-doubles in nine games to begin the season, and Zubac has pulled down double-digit boards in two other contests. He's en route to a breakout campaign, averaging career highs in points (16.7), rebounds (12.8) and assists (3.0) while chipping in 1.5 combined steals and blocks a game.

Sengun amassed 11 points (3-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Friday's 126-107 loss to Oklahoma City.

Sengun lost the battle with Chet Holmgren in the paint, although he did end the day with a high rebound total. Steven Adams' return to action will provide Sengun with much-needed relief, as he's carried a heavy load in Houston's undersized first unit.

Holmgren totaled 29 points (8-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 9-10 FT), five rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 29 minutes during Friday's 126-107 victory over Houston.

The Thunder have struggled a bit offensively, but when Holmgrean and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are dialed in at he same time, an excellent team result usually follows. Holmgren has registered double-digit rebounds four times this season, and his five-rebound result Friday was a bit of an outlier. Despite Friday's low number, Holmgren is a nightly double-double threat who will also add his share of blocked shots.

Davis registered 31 points (11-20 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and four blocks across 35 minutes during Friday's 116-106 victory over the 76ers.

The veteran big led all scorers on the night as he topped 30 points for the third straight game and the sixth time in his first eight contests this season. Davis is seeing his highest usage rate since he joined the Lakers in 2019-20, and his 32.4 points per game would be a new career high if he can maintain that pace. He's also averaging 11.4 boards, 2.8 assists, 2.1 blocks and 1.4 steals while shooting 56.9 percent from the floor.

Drummond posted 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-7 FT), 12 rebounds and three steals over 22 minutes during Friday's 116-106 loss to the Lakers.

It's the second double-double in eight starts for Drummond, and the veteran center has pulled down double-digit boards five times in that span while recording multiple steals four times. With Joel Embiid (knee/suspension) closing in on his season debut, however, Drummond's stint in the starting five is about to come to an end, likely on Tuesday against the Knicks.

Allen registered 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-5 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one block over 30 minutes in Friday's 136-117 win over the Warriors.

It was a dominant victory for the undefeated Cavaliers on Friday, and despite leading by 41 points at halftime, Allen was able to play long enough to log his fourth-straight double-double and his seventh of the regular season. Allen is averaging 11.9 rebounds per game -- sixth-most in the NBA -- along with 14.9 points, 1.9 assists and 1.4 blocks over 30.5 minutes.

Tillman played six minutes and logged zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt) in Friday's 108-104 overtime win over Brooklyn.

Tillman got his first start of the 2024-25 regular season Friday alongside Al Horford as Luke Kornet was sidelined due to a left hamstring injury. Tillman saw playing time only in the first quarter, during which he missed all three of his three-point attempts before being subbed out by Sam Hauser. Despite the spot start, Tillman's six minutes were the least amount on the Celtics as Neemias Queta played 27 minutes off the bench. Tillman isn't expected to produce much fantasy value on a talented Boston squad.

Horford tallied 13 points (5-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt), 10 rebounds, one steal and one block over 31 minutes in Friday's 108-104 overtime win over the Nets.

Horford saw extended playing time Friday as Luke Kornet was sidelined due to a left hamstring injury. Horford managed to reach double-digit scoring for the fifth time this season while logging his first double-double of the 2024-25 campaign. The 18-year NBA veteran won't be leaned on heavily in the Celtics' offense, but Horford will have nights when he can turn back the clock and supply some production with his shooting and rebounding.

Davis (heel) is good to go for Friday's matchup with the 76ers, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Davis is returning from a one-game absence due to a bruised left foot. Given it was just one missed game, look for the star big man to take on his usual role in Los Angeles' frontcourt assuming he avoids any setbacks. He is averaging a monster 32.6 points per game this year through seven games to go along with 11.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.7 blocks across 36.3 minutes.