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Green totaled 17 points (5-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist and three steals in 19 minutes during Thursday's 131-109 victory over Philadelphia.

Green has been a key player for the second unit in Detroit this season, but he's still a bit too volatile to trust outside of very deep fantasy formats when the team is close to full strength. Across 65 appearances, he holds averages of 7.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 18.1 minutes per game.

Sochan (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers.

Sochan was a late addition to the injury report. He's an emergency rotation player for New York, so his status won't have many implications in fantasy hoops.

Watkins provided seven points (2-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 16 minutes during Thursday's 136-131 overtime loss to the Magic.

Watkins returned from a four-game absence after battling a sprained ankle and foot. He's made a strong impact for the Wizards, but his fantasy appeal will be limited when the team is close to full strength.

Hendricks notched 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 24 minutes during Thursday's 120-112 loss to the Mavericks.

After minimal production as a starter in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Hendricks was replaced by GG Jackson in the first five Thursday, but the former was still able to be productive. Since the All-Star break, Hendricks has missed two contests, both parts of back-to-back sets, and averaged 12.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.9 steals in 24.9 minutes per game.

Small racked up 19 points (6-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Thursday's 120-112 loss to the Mavericks.

Small continues to bounce in and out of the starting lineup while the Grizzlies deal with numerous injuries. Scotty Pippen (toe) has been ruled out for the season, while Ty Jerome continues to miss at least one half of back-to-back sets, and it's unclear when or if Ja Morant (elbow) will suit up again this season. Not to mention, Walter Clayton (ankle), Cam Spencer (back) and Cedric Coward (knee) have also been regulars on the injury report the past few weeks. The nine dimes Thursday tied Small's season high, and as a starter this season (five games), he's averaged 14.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.4 steals in 29.4 minutes.

Jackson ended with 20 points (8-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block over 31 minutes during Thursday's 120-112 loss to Dallas.

After eight straight starts, Jackson was replaced in the starting lineup by Taylor Hendricks during Tuesday's loss in Philadelphia, but the former was back with the first five Thursday. Since Feb. 4, Jackson has started 15 of 17 games, averaging 16.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 blocks in 26.2 minutes a night.

Wells closed with 23 points (7-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 32 minutes during Thursday's 120-112 loss to Dallas.

Wells posted a team-high 23 points, marking his second 20-point game over his past five appearances, which is notable because he has only seven such games across 64 appearances this season. While not prolific, Wells has been steady since the All-Star break, averaging 15.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals in 26.1 minutes per game. He hasn't missed a game since Feb. 7.

Williams finished with 12 points (4-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals over 28 minutes during Thursday's 120-112 win over Memphis.

Williams has scored in double figures in 12 straight appearances, missing only one game during that stretch while averaging 15.0 points, 4.6 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.2 stocks with 51/31/79 shooting splits. He's come off the bench in four straight contests, but his 28 minutes Thursday snapped a three-game streak of playing fewer than 20 minutes, and it was his most playing time since Feb. 24.

Gafford contributed 22 points (9-12 FG, 4-7 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and one block in 27 minutes during Thursday's 120-112 win over Memphis.

Gafford has double-doubled in four straight appearances and scored at least 20 points in two of his past three games. While the veteran big man has been productive, he hasn't played more than 30 minutes since Feb. 5, and he continues to sit out at least one half of back-to-back sets. He could be on the sidelines Friday against Cleveland, but Dallas hasn't released an injury report yet.

Barnes finished Thursday's 136-131 loss to the Nuggets with 20 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 27 minutes.

After missing five straight games due to a left ankle impingement, Barnes appeared rejuvenated in his return to the lineup. There is a lot of competition for touches in San Antonio, but Barnes picked up some shots due to Victor Wembanyama (ankle) sitting this one out.