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Powell is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Powell is starting in place of Daniel Gafford (shoulder) on Tuesday. As a starter this season, Powell has averaged 5.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game.

Timme will start Tuesday's game against Oklahoma City, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The Lakers will be without multiple key contributors Tuesday, opening the door for Timme to make his first start of the season. He's averaging 3.1 points in 8.1 minutes per contest across 23 regular-season games, though he'll likely see a significant bump in minutes against the Thunder.

Middleton will start Tuesday against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Middleton will get the spot start with P.J. Washington (elbow) out, and the former will be joined in the first unit by Cooper Flagg, Max Christie, Naji Marshall and Dwight Powell. As a starter this season, Middleton owns averages of 10.6 points, 3.2 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game.

Spencer will start Tuesday's game against the Kings.

Will Richard (back) was a late scratch ahead of tipoff, opening the door for Spencer to draw his first start since March 7. As a starter this season (12 games), he has averaged 11.2 points, 5.2 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 27.9 minutes per contest.

Richard (back) is now being listed as out for Tuesday's game versus the Kings.

Richard was listed in the starting lineup, so he's a very late scratch for Tuesday's game. Pat Spencer will draw the start in Richard's absence, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Thursday's meeting with the Lakers.

Dosunmu contributed 24 points (10-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, three steals and one assist across 33 minutes in Tuesday's 124-104 win over the Pacers.

Dosunmu struggled from three-point range but was efficient from inside the arc, and he finished as the only player to score at least 20 points. The 26-year-old guard was also one of three Minnesota players to log at least three steals and has tallied multiple swipes in three of his last five outings. He has reached the 15-point threshold in seven of his nine appearances since entering the starting lineup March 17, and he's likely to continue seeing an expanded role until Jaden McDaniels (knee) returns.

Plowden will start Tuesday's game against the Warriors.

With DeMar DeRozan (hamstring) sidelined, Plowden will step into the starting five. As a starter this season (four games), the two-way player has averaged 13.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists across 32.8 minutes per tilt.

Hayes won't play Tuesday versus the Thunder due to left foot soreness, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

Maxi Kleber will have the chance for some extended minutes with Hayes out, and Drew Timme might be able to get into the rotation. For now, Hayes should be considered questionable for Thursday's game against the Warriors.

Leons will start Tuesday's game against the Kings, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.

With Kristaps Porzingis (knee) and Gui Santos (pelvis) unavailable, Leons will start against Sacramento. During his lone start in a loss to New York on March 15, the two-way player chipped in two points, five rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 20 minutes.

Richard will start Tuesday against the Kings, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.

Richard is getting the start with Gui Santos (pelvis) unavailable, and the former will be joined in the first unit by Brandin Podziemski, De'Anthony Melton, Malevy Leons and Draymond Green. As a starter this season, Richard has averaged 8.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.3 triples and 1.3 steals per game.