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Turner supplied two points (1-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), five rebounds, two steals and one block across 19 minutes during Tuesday's 128-117 victory over the Heat.

Turner delivered a lackluster performance, finishing with fewer than five points for the fifth time this season. The big man played just three quarters Tuesday, as head coach Doc Rivers opted to use Jericho Sims down the stretch, with Sims playing the entirety of the fourth quarter. Turner has failed to score in double figures in three of his last five outings, shooting 46.2 percent from the field and 26.1 percent from beyond the arc during that stretch.

Porter chipped in 32 points (11-20 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 8-8 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 128-117 victory over Miami.

Porter limped to the locker room in the first quarter due to an apparent leg issue, though he didn't show any signs of being bothered the rest of the way. The 25-year-old guard dropped a game-high 32 points, with 13 coming in the final frame. Porter also led the Bucks in assists and has dished out at least seven in each of his last nine appearances. He has reached the 20-point mark in three straight outings, averaging 26.0 points, 8.0 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 2.3 steals in 33.3 minutes per game over that stretch. Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) remains without a firm timetable for a return, and Porter should continue to see increased usage for as long as the former is sidelined.

Adebayo notched 18 points (8-19 FG, 2-8 3Pt), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 128-117 loss to the Bucks.

After scoring 13 points on just seven shots in Saturday's win over Memphis, Adebayo was much more aggressive on the offensive end Tuesday. While the star big man finished as Miami's second-leading scorer, he was significantly less efficient. On a more positive note, he led the club in rebounds and also chipped in both a steal and a swat for the first time since Jan. 25. Adebayo has scored fewer than 20 points in all three of his outings following the All-Star break, averaging 16.0 points, 7.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 28.3 minutes per game during that span.

Powell ended Tuesday's 128-117 loss to Milwaukee with 26 points (6-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 11-14 FT), six rebounds and one steal across 30 minutes.

Powell got to the charity stripe often and finished as Miami's leading scorer, albeit in a losing effort. The veteran swingman has reached the 20-point threshold in back-to-back games and in four of his five appearances this month. However, he also dished out zero assists for the fourth time this season. Powell is now averaging 22.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists per tilt in February.

Maluach ended Tuesday's 97-81 loss to the Celtics with five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds and one block over six minutes.

Though he made an appearance for the fourth time in five games, Maluach wasn't part of the rotation while the game was competitive. Phoenix will be without three key contributors in Devin Booker (hip), Jordan Goodwin (calf) and Dillon Brooks (hand) for the foreseeable future, but Maluach won't have a path to regular playing time so long as Mark Williams and Oso Ighodaro are available to cover most of the center minutes.

Green ended with 13 points (5-18 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 97-81 loss to the Celtics.

Green shot the ball poorly again Tuesday, continuing a shooting slump. In seven games over the past month, he has averaged 14.1 points, 1.4 steals and 1.9 three-pointers in 23.4 minutes per contest, shooting 34.8 percent from the floor and 66.7 percent from the line. He remains a must-roster player, although his inefficiency certainly can't be overlooked.

Williams posted two points (1-3 FG), five rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 18 minutes during Tuesday's 97-81 loss to the Celtics.

Williams continues to offer very little on the court, having now scored in single digits in four of the past five games. During that span, he has averaged just 6.8 points and 6.0 rebounds in 20.1 minutes per contest, leaving him well outside the top 250 in standard formats. Phoenix is dealing with multiple injuries yet again, meaning the path forward is somewhat unclear. Williams remains a hold for now, although that could change, especially if he can't turn things around in the near future.

Banton totaled no counting stats in four minutes during Tuesday's 97-81 win over the Suns.

Banton logged four minutes, moving back into the rotation after sitting out the previous four games. Despite his reputation as a silly-season specialist, it would appear as though Banton is going to struggle to play any sort of consistent role for the remainder of the season. With Boston poised to make a playoff push, expect to see him spending more time on the bench than on the court.

Garza contributed three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and three rebounds in four minutes during Tuesday's 97-81 win over the Suns.

Garza continues to play third fiddle at center following the acquisition of Nikola Vucevic prior to the trade deadline, playing limited minutes behind both Vucevic and Neemias Queta. In four games over the past two weeks, Garza has averaged just 1.5 points and 1.0 rebounds in 3.6 minutes per contest, leaving him well off the fantasy radar.

Herro posted 14 points (5-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six assists, two rebounds and one block over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 128-117 loss to Milwaukee.

Herro was held scoreless in the first and third quarters, and he finished with just 14 points for a second consecutive contest. He remained on a minutes restriction off the bench, and it will be interesting to see if he continues to operate with restrictions during Thursday's game against Philadelphia. The star guard impressed in his return from a 15-game absence due to a rib injury during Friday's win over the Hawks, though he has shot just 10-for-32 from the field over his last two appearances. Despite struggling with efficiency in those two outings, he still dished out six assists in each of them.