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Edwards logged 22 points (8-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 34 minutes during the Timberwolves' 115-107 win over the Raptors on Thursday.

Edwards entered Thursday's contest on the heels of a 41-point outburst against the Grizzlies on Tuesday, when he went 7-for-13 from three-point range. He stayed hot from beyond the arc against Toronto, and it was the 19th time this season that he connected on at least five three-pointers. Since the All-Star break, Edwards has averaged 31.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.9 steals over 36.7 minutes per game while connecting on 51.3 percent of his field-goal attempts (including 42.9 percent from three on 10.0 3PA/G).

Sheppard posted 30 points (12-19 FG, 6-12 3Pt), six assists and three rebounds over 37 minutes during the Rockets' 115-113 overtime loss to the Warriors on Thursday.

Sheppard led the Rockets off the bench with a game-high 30 points -- 19 of which came in the second half and overtime -- and it was his highest scoring output since Nov. 26 against Golden State (31 points). The second-year pro came off the bench Thursday after starting in three of the Rockets' last four games, but he should continue to serve in a prominent role in the rotation given his strong play as of late. Sheppard has averaged 22.2 points, 5.4 assists, 4.2 rebounds, 5.2 threes, 2.0 steals and 1.0 blocks over 35.6 minutes per game over his last five outings.

Flagg (foot) produced 18 points (7-22 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six assists, five rebounds, four blocks and one steal across 26 minutes in Thursday's 115-114 loss to the Magic.

Flagg showed a bit of rust in his first game since Feb. 10, which was to be expected after nearly one month of rehabbing from a left mid-foot sprain. However, he was spectacular as a rim protector by setting a new career high in swats. Flagg actually surpassed his projected 20-to-25-minute range by one minute, but depending on how his body responds from Thursday's action, he should still have a chance to suit up for the second half of Dallas' back-to-back set Friday against the Celtics.

Podziemski logged 26 points (10-18 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and one assist over 40 minutes during the Warriors' 115-113 overtime win over the Rockets on Thursday.

Podziemski got off to a slow start to Wednesday's game but finished strong with 10 points in the third quarter and seven more in overtime to help the Warriors snap their two-game losing streak. His 26 points were a season high, and he was one rebound shy from recording his third double-double of the season. Podziemski has started in each of the Warriors' last four games and should remain a starter for as long as Stephen Curry (knee) is sidelined.

Thompson totaled 24 points (7-12 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes during Thursday's 115-114 loss to Orlando.

Thompson had his shot working from beyond the arc, which is where he scored 21 of his 24 points on the night. He led his team in scoring, but it wasn't enough to help the Mavs escape with a victory. Thompson's seven made treys mark a new season high for the 36-year-old sharpshooter.

Holland won't return to Thursday's game against San Antonio due to a left eye injury. He'll end with 10 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and five rebounds in 12 minutes.

It's not clear when Holland suffered the injury, but he's been shut down with six minutes remaining in the contest. Ausar Thompson (ankle) is also unlikely to return, so Javonte Green and Isaiah Stewart could pick up a few minutes down the stretch.

Nnaji will start Thursday's game against the Lakers, Trevor Lane of LakersNation.com reports.

Nnaji will step into the starting lineup despite logging just 12 total minutes over his last two appearances. Jonas Valanciunas will retreat to a bench role with Nnaji drawing the start, his first since Jan. 23.

Valanciunas is not in the Nuggets' starting lineup against the Lakers on Friday, Trevor Lane of LakersNation.com reports.

Valanciunas was in the Nuggets' starting five in Monday's 128-125 win over the Jazz, when he finished with 13 points, six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 17 minutes. He'll revert to a bench role for Thursday's contest while Zeke Nnaji starts alongside Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Julian Strawther and Nikola Jokic.

Missi is starting Thursday's game against the Kings.

Missi will make his first start since Jan. 2 as he'll rotate into the first unit with Dejounte Murray (rest) sidelined Thursday. Missi is averaging 5.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in three games since returning from a left calf strain.

Williamson (ankle) will play Thursday against the Kings, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Williamson was added to the injury report with a questionable tag as he continues to nurse an ankle sprain, but he'll again fight through the issue Thursday night. His ankle didn't slow him down Tuesday, as he finished with 24 points in 33 minutes against the Lakers.