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Brown recorded 21 points (9-20 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 117-106 loss to the Hawks.

The Celtics struggled to generate much offense and had a rough night from three-point territory, shooting 9-for-34 from beyond the arc. Brown didn't get a single three-pointer to fall in his 29 minutes of floor time, and per Jay King of The Athletic, he acknowledged after the game that he didn't play to his standards. It was an off night for the four-time All-Star, but managers can anticipate a bounce-back performance Friday with a favorable matchup against the Kings.

Alexander-Walker had 21 points (7-15 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and three steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 117-106 victory over Boston.

This was Alexander-Walker's 26th 20-plus-point performance of the season, which is something he did only 23 times through his first six years in the league. He's on pace to average career highs across the board in his first year with the Hawks, posting top-40 value behind averages of 20.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 3.1 triples, 1.2 steals and 0.6 swats per contest.

Johnson had 19 points (6-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 14 rebounds and seven assists in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 117-106 win over the Celtics.

Johnson has been in a bit of a shooting funk over the past two games, going 11-for-35 from the floor and 4-for-12 from beyond the arc, but he's still been getting it done with the counting stats. Johnson will draw another tough matchup against the Rockets on Thursday, so it could be difficult for him to bust out of his shooting slump in that one.

Diabate provided 18 points (8-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 19 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 33 minutes in Wednesday's 112-97 win over the Grizzlies.

Diabate stuffed the stat sheet and finished as Charlotte's third-leading scorer, posting double-digit points for a fourth straight game. The big man also impressed on the glass, grabbing a game- and career-high 19 boards en route to his 12th double-double on the campaign. He has racked up two double-doubles in his last three appearances and four this month.

Banchero supplied 31 points (11-23 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block across 38 minutes in Wednesday's 133-124 win over the Heat

Banchero scored 22 of his game-high 31 points in the second half to lead Orlando to victory, and he has dropped 30-plus points in back-to-back outings. The star forward also tied the game-high mark in rebounds, securing his 15th outing with a double-double or better. He has reached the 20-point threshold in four straight games, averaging 29.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 36.5 minutes per tilt over that stretch.

Okongwu won't return to Wednesday's game against the Celtics due to a facial contusion, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

The Hawks are calling Okongwu's injury a facial contusion, but he's got some busted teeth as well after taking an elbow to the face from Jaylen Brown. Okongwu will end his evening with 17 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and two turnovers across 29 minutes, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Thursday's game versus the Rockets.

Okongwu (teeth) exited to the locker room during Wednesday's game against the Celtics, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu got popped in the mouth by Jaylen Brown as the latter was making a move to the hoop, and Okongwu had a couple of teeth pushed back. He'll likely need some dental work and should be considered questionable to return.

Doncic tallied 29 points (12-20 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-6 FT), six assists and five rebounds across 30 minutes in Wednesday's 129-99 loss to the Cavaliers.

Doncic did not play in the fourth quarter of this blowout loss, though he still led all players in points on efficient shooting from the field. The superstar point guard also led Los Angeles in assists, tying Jaylon Tyson for the game-high mark. Doncic has recorded at least 25 points, five rebounds and five assists in five consecutive contests, averaging 35.6 points, 9.4 assists and 8.8 rebounds in 36.4 minutes per game during that span.

Mykhailiuk will start Wednesday against the Warriors.

Ace Bailey, Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen and Jusuf Nurkic will join Mykhailiuk in the starting five for Wednesday's game. Mykhailiuk is averaging 8.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.7 triples per game this season.

Collier won't start against the Warriors on Wednesday.

The second-year point guard got the spot start in Tuesday's loss to the Clippers, though he'll return to the second unit with Keyonte George back in action. Collier has averaged 8.8 points, 6.6 assists and 2.4 rebounds in 22.7 minutes per game across 33 outings off the bench so far this season.