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Mamukelashvili finished Sunday's 107-100 win over Utah with 20 points (6-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and one steal over 30 minutes.

On a night when Collin Murray-Boyles struggled (four points in 24 minutes), Mamukelashvili stepped up in a big way off the bench and was on the floor for most of the fourth quarter. Mamukelashvili finished Sunday's contest as the Raptors' second-leading scorer behind RJ Barrett (21 points) while connecting on at least four three-pointers for the fourth time this season. Mamukelashvili has averaged 15.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.9 threes and 1.0 steals over 27.8 minutes per game in his last nine outings (three starts).

Grant is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.

Grant will step into the starting lineup Sunday with Jrue Holiday (personal) and Deni Avdija (back) sidelined, marking his first start since Dec. 18 and 15th overall this season. In 14 previous starts, the veteran forward has produced 21.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 33.3 minutes per contest.

Nurkic finished Sunday's 107-100 loss to Toronto with 11 points (3-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal over 33 minutes.

It wasn't an efficient scoring night for Nurkic in his return after missing Friday's game due to an illness, but he managed to reach double digits and led the Jazz in rebounds en route to his 15th double-double of the season and a season-high three blocks. He has averaged 15.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 7.8 assists, 1.0 threes and 1.0 blocks over 29.8 minutes per game over his last six outings.

Murray (hip/hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

Murray has been dealing with hip and hamstring issues of late, but he will be able to suit up for a fourth straight game Sunday. The newly crowned All-Star is averaging 24.6 points, 8.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 36.0 minutes per contest over his last five appearances.

Jokic (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

Jokic was previously listed as probable while managing a left knee bone bruise and will suit up Sunday as expected. After missing 16 games due to his knee injury, the superstar returned Friday with a strong showing, totaling 31 points (8-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 13-17 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and three steals across 25 minutes in a win over the Clippers.

Collier logged 19 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-10 FT), seven assists, four rebounds, two steals and one block over 30 minutes during the Jazz's 107-100 loss to the Raptors on Sunday.

Collier made his seventh start of the season Sunday (and sixth since Jan. 1) due to the absence of Keyonte George (ankle). Collier took advantage of the opportunity, finishing as the Jazz's second-leading scorer behind Lauri Markkanen (27 points) while the former did most of his work from the charity stripe. Collier would likely start against the Pacers on Tuesday if George is not cleared to return.

Braun (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

Braun will miss a 12th consecutive game due to a left ankle sprain. Braun appears to be nearing a return, however, considering he wasn't ruled out until just before tipoff. Jalen Pickett and Julian Strawther are likely to continue to see increased roles in Braun's absence Sunday, and the latter's next chance to suit up comes Tuesday against the Pistons.

White contributed 17 points (6-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Sunday's 107-79 win over the Bucks.

The veteran guard bounced back from a quiet seven-point performance Friday against the Kings. White has been struggling of late on the offensive end, going 10 straight games without reaching 20 points and averaging 11.8 points, 6.3 assists, 5.3 boards, 1.3 threes, 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks over that stretch.

Markkanen posted 27 points (9-22 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 39 minutes during the Jazz's 107-100 loss to the Raptors on Sunday.

Markkanen was impactful in his return from a one-game absence for rest purposes. He wasn't the most efficient from the field during Sunday's loss, but his work at the charity stripe helped him lead the Jazz in scoring. It was Markkanen's fifth double-double of the season (and first since Jan. 12 against the Cavaliers), and he has averaged 21.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.0 threes, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals in 33.6 minutes per game in his three outings since returning from a seven-game absence due to an illness.

Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.

There was optimism that Avdija would be able to shed his questionable tag and suit up, but a lower-back strain will keep the forward sidelined Sunday. For the injury-riddled Trail Blazers, Jerami Grant, Sidy Cissoko and Rayan Rupert are candidates for increased opportunities in Avdija's absence. Avdija's next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Suns.