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Williams (lower leg) totaled 18 points (8-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and one steal over 24 minutes during Saturday's 138-125 loss to the Spurs.

Williams was cleared to return Saturday following a two-game absence due to a right lower leg contusion. He came out firing with nine points in the first quarter and finished as the Mavericks' second-leading scorer behind Klay Thompson (19 points). Williams has scored at least 15 points in eight of his last 10 outings (two starts), and he has averaged 16.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 21.7 minutes per game over that span.

Moody logged 25 points (8-17 FG, 5-14 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals in 39 minutes during Saturday's 105-99 loss to the Lakers.

Moody led the Warriors in a losing effort against the Lakers. With Stephen Curry sidelined by a knee injury, Moody filled the void of outside shooting by hitting five shots from distance. The former lottery pick also had a block and three steals in 39 minutes, and he should continue to see expanded usage as long as Curry is sidelined.

Washington (concussion) accumulated 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Saturday's 138-125 loss to the Spurs.

Washington was cleared to return Saturday following a two-game absence while in the league's concussion protocol. He came off the bench in his return and reached double-digit points for the fourth time in his last six outings. Washington could be back in the Mavericks' starting lineup for the team's next contest Tuesday versus the Suns, which would likely result in Caleb Martin moving to a bench role.

Thompson chipped in 19 points (6-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, two assists and two steals across 19 minutes during Saturday's 138-125 loss to the Spurs.

Thompson did most of his damage in the second quarter, when he scored 16 points while going 3-for-5 from beyond the arc. It was the 16th time this season that Thompson connected on at least four three-pointers, and his 19 points were his most in a game since Jan. 17 against the Jazz (23). Since the new year, Thompson has averaged 12.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 3.2 threes over 22.1 minutes per game.

Hachimura totaled 18 points (7-10 FG, 4-5 3Pt), one rebound and one block across 28 minutes during Saturday's 105-99 victory over Golden State.

Hachimura was a big part of the Lakers offense in a win over Golden State. Four made threes ties a season high for Hachimura, who got the starting nod in the absence of Luka Doncic, who's nursing a hamstring injury. Los Angeles has three more games before the All-Star break.

Bagley contributed 16 points (6-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-7 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal across 24 minutes during Saturday's 138-125 loss to the Spurs.

Bagley was cleared to make his Mavericks debut Saturday, when he served as Daniel Gafford's backup. Bagley provided Dallas a nice spark off the bench, logging his fourth double-double of the season while recording a game-high four blocks. He should continue to serve as the first big off the Mavericks' bench ahead of Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell.

Vanderbilt ended Saturday's 105-99 win over Golden State with 13 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 19 minutes.

Saturday marked Vanderbilt's fourth game this season with multiple threes. He also grabbed eight rebounds and forced some turnovers on defense. The Lakers rotation has fluctuated all season long, so a few more strong showings could lead to Vanderbilt's role expanding.

Kennard amassed 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Saturday's 105-99 win over the Warriors.

Kennard was acquired at the deadline and quickly proved why he can be effective on his new team. The veteran guard logged a solid 26 minutes, resulting in a pair of threes en route to 10 points. He's making 2.3 threes per game over his last eight outings, but his playing time will dip when Luka Doncic returns from the hamstring injury that forced him to miss Saturday's game.

Hart (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Celtics, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Hart exited Friday's loss to the Pistons in the third quarter and didn't return due to a right ankle issue, but the forward will push through the injury Sunday. Hart is averaging 13.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.2 steals over his last six outings.

Wembanyama posted 16 points (6-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 26 minutes during the Spurs' 138-125 win over the Mavericks on Saturday.

Stephon Castle stole the show Saturday with a 40-point triple-double, but Wembanyama put together a solid performance himself. It was the latter's 18th three-plus block game of the season and his 24th double-double, which is tied for sixth most in the Association. Nine of those double-doubles have come over Wembanyama's last 12 outings, and over that span he has averaged 23.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.4 threes, 2.8 blocks and 1.0 steals over 29.2 minutes per game.