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Sexton had five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt) in 12 minutes during Monday's 102-95 victory over New Orleans.

Sexton logged just 12 minutes, the fewest he has played in his past 21 games. Coming off an impressive 21-point performance in a win over the Spurs, Sexton saw his production regress once again, a trend that has been building for the past two weeks. In eight games during that time, he has averaged just 11.1 points, 1.3 steals and 1.8 three-pointers in 17.4 minutes per game. As long as Charlotte remains healthy, expect to see Sexton playing limited minutes off the bench.

Bey chipped in eight points (2-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Monday's 102-95 loss to the Hornets.

Bey finally slowed down on the offensive end, scoring just eight points, his sparsest tally in more than two months. While this was obviously a night to forget, Bey is in the midst of an unexpected breakout, putting together his best season despite coming off a long-term knee injury. In 45 appearances, he is averaging 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.8 three-pointers in 30.3 minutes per game, good enough for top-90 value in nine-category leagues.

Murphy had 27 points (10-20 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, four assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Monday's 102-95 loss to the Hornets.

Murphy turned things around on the offensive end, scoring at least 20 points for the first time in the past five games. It was a welcome sight for fantasy managers after having to deal with a recent shooting slump. Despite his struggles of late, Murphy continues to put together the best season of his career. Through 48 games, he is flirting with first-round value in standard leagues, averaging 21.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.5 steals and 3.0 three-pointers in 35.8 minutes per contest.

Alvarado finished with three points (1-7 FG, 1-6 3Pt) and three assists over 30 minutes during Monday's 102-95 loss to Charlotte.

Alvarado saw at least 30 minutes for just the sixth time this season, although he failed to have any sort of tangible impact. While he does provide the Pelicans with an energetic on-court presence, his efforts often go unrewarded in terms of fantasy value. In seven appearances over the past month, he has averaged just 7.0 points, 3.1 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 20.9 minutes per contest.

Huff is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Rockets.

Huff will slide into the starting five after coming off the bench in the previous four games, giving the Pacers a bigger lineup to open. In 26 starts this season, the big man is averaging 10.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 1.5 assists in 22.3 minutes per contest.

Walker is not part of the starting lineup for Monday's game against Houston.

The Pacers are going with a bit more size Monday to help counter a big Rockets frontcourt, deploying Jay Huff in the first unit. Across his last six appearances off the bench, Walker has averaged 11.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 steals in 24.2 minutes per game.

Jackson (quadriceps) is available for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.

Jackson was upgraded to probable earlier in the day, and he's since gained clearance to run the floor Monday night after missing Saturday's clash, also against Minnesota. Vince Williams should slot back into a bench role due to Jackson's return.

Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Magic.

Williams will miss his eighth straight game Tuesday on account of a right hamstring strain, and the Thunder have yet to provide much of an update on where he stands in his recovery. After he suffered the injury in a Jan. 17 loss to the Heat, Williams was scheduled to be re-evaluated in two weeks before the end of the month. He looks safe to rule out for the second leg of the back-to-back set Wednesday in San Antonio, and Williams' availability through the All-Star break would appear to be up in the air.

Hartenstein (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Magic.

Hartenstein is on the injury report for right soleus management after missing 16 games with a strain before returning for the Thunder's past two contests. Since returning to action, the big man is averaging 7.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 20.0 minutes per game, coming off the bench Thursday before joining the starting lineup Sunday. If Hartenstein is ruled out Tuesday, Jaylin Williams (shoulder) could see an expanded role if available, with Kenrich Williams and Branden Carlson also candidates for additional usage.

Williams is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Magic due to a left shoulder contusion.

Williams presumably picked up the injury at some point over his last few appearances. Isaiah Hartenstein's (calf) availability is also in question, which could open the door for Branden Carlson at center if the Thunder are forced to play short-handed Tuesday.