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Washington (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Ron Harrod Jr. of DLLS Sports reports.

Washington's absence comes as no surprise, given that he drew the doubtful tag for Friday's game after playing in the front end of the Mavericks' back-to-back set against the Grizzlies on Thursday, when he logged 12 points, 10 rebounds, one assist and one block over 28 minutes in a 120-112 win. Khris Middleton figures to be the top candidate to enter the Mavericks' starting lineup in Washington's absence. Washington's next chance to play is in Sunday's rematch against the Cavaliers.

Gafford (rest) is out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Ron Harrod Jr. of DLLS Sports reports.

Gafford will take his standard maintenance day on the second leg of a back-to-back set, which should result in Marvin Bagley moving into the first unit. Gafford will likely return for Sunday's rematch in Cleveland.

Marshall (foot) is available for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Ron Harrod Jr. of DLLS Sports reports.

Marshall will shed his questionable tag due to left foot soreness and suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. Over five March appearances (two starts), the 28-year-old forward has averaged 9.2 points, 3.2 assists and 2.6 rebounds in 25.0 minutes per contest.

Toppin (foot) will play Friday versus the Knicks, Jared Schwartz of the New York Post reports.

Toppin sat out the first leg of this back-to-back set, but he'll be back in action Friday night, which could push Kobe Brown back to the second unit. Toppin is averaging 8.0 points and 4.4 rebounds per game this season.

Sochan (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pacers, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Sochan was a late addition to the injury report Friday and won't suit up due to an illness. The fourth-year forward's next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Warriors.

Hart (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Indiana, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Hart was downgraded from questionable to doubtful Friday afternoon due to left knee soreness. The veteran wing will sit out against Indiana, and he'll aim to return against Golden State on Sunday. Landry Shamet should remain in the starting lineup for as long as Hart is sidelined.

McConnell (hamstring) is good to go for Friday's game versus the Knicks, Jared Schwartz of the New York Post reports.

McConnell is back after a two-game absence, which will likely translate to fewer minutes for Ben Sheppard and Kam Jones. McConnell is averaging 9.3 points, 4.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game this season.

Nembhard (back/neck) will play in Friday's game against the Knicks, Jared Schwartz of the New York Post reports.

Nembhard has been a mainstay on the injury report of late due to neck and lower-back soreness, though he'll shed his questionable tag Friday. The 26-year-old guard logged just 17 minutes in Thursday's loss to Phoenix and may remain limited in the second leg of this back-to-back set.

Towns (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pacers, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Towns was initially listed as questionable for Friday's game due to knee soreness. He was downgraded to doubtful before being ruled out, and his next chance to play is Sunday against the Warriors. Mitchell Robinson will likely enter the starting lineup at center in Towns' absence.

Zubac (ankle) will play Friday versus the Knicks, Jared Schwartz of the New York Post reports.

Zubac was held out of the second half of Thursday's game to have him available for both legs of the back-to-back set, and it'll be interesting to see if he's cleared for both halves Friday evening. With Zubac active, Jay Huff could be relegated to minutes in the teens.