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Joe finished Tuesday's 116-107 win over Toronto with 22 points (7-14 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists, two rebounds and two steals over 33 minutes.

Joe did most of his damage from beyond the arc in Tuesday's win. The sixth-year pro tied a season high with six triples, and he's reached that mark in back-to-back games while scoring 22 points in each of those contests. Joe has scored at least 17 points in seven of his last nine outings, and over that span he has averaged 17.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.8 steals over 27.7 minutes per game while connecting on 53.7 percent of his three-point attempts (on 7.4 3PA/G).

Buzelis posted 32 points (13-19 FG, 6-11 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 131-99 loss to the Hornets.

Buzelis turned in an impressive performance, racking up a game- and career-high 32 points. The second-year forward also knocked down at least six triples for the second time this season and has made at least three three-pointers in four of his last six outings. The 21-year-old also set a career high in field-goal attempts, and while consistency has been somewhat of an issue on the offensive end, he should continue to see plenty of shots coming his way as the Bulls prioritize their youth movement the rest of the campaign.

Kuminga (knee) finished Tuesday's 119-98 win over the Wizards with 27 points (9-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two steals over 24 minutes.

Acquired from the Warriors earlier this month, Kuminga wasn't cleared to make his Hawks debut until Tuesday after a lengthy recovery from a left knee bone bruise. Though he made just his third appearance since Dec. 20, Kuminga didn't exhibit any signs of rust and caught fire in the third quarter, when he poured in 18 of his season-high 27 points. With starting power forward Jalen Johnson (hip) exiting in the first quarter and not returning to the contest, Kuminga could be next in line to move up to the top unit if Johnson is unable to play in the Hawks' rematch with the Wizards on Thursday.

Maxey recorded 32 points (10-22 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 10-10 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists, two steals and one block over 34 minutes during the 76ers' 135-114 win over the Pacers on Tuesday.

Maxey scored all 32 of his points through the first three quarters, as he and other 76ers starters were rested in the fourth frame due to the team's commanding lead. The All-Star point guard led Philadelphia in points, rebounds and assists and connected on at least 10 free throws for the ninth time this season. Even with Joel Embiid back in the lineup after a five-game absence, Maxey should continue to be the engine that runs the Sixers offense, especially with Paul George (suspension) out until late March. Maxey has averaged 31.3 points, 5.3 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 2.8 threes and 2.0 steals over 34.8 minutes per game over his last six appearances.

Barnes bruised his right quadriceps during Tuesday's 116-107 loss to the Thunder and will be listed questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports. He finished Tuesday's contest with 15 points (7-17 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven assists, four blocks, three steals and three rebounds.

Though Barnes ended with well below his season averages in points (19.1 per game) and rebounds (8.3), he made up for it by pacing the Raptors in assists and upping his production on the defensive end. The All-Star forward is now up to 1.6 blocks per game on the season, tops among all non-centers in the NBA. In the short term, fantasy managers will need to keep an eye on Barnes' status while he manages the quad injury, which he appeared to sustain late in Tuesday's contest. Toronto won't hold a morning shootaround Wednesday, so clarity on Barnes' status may not arrive until shortly before the 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff against the Spurs.

Wallace posted 27 points (11-16 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one steal over 35 minutes during the Thunder's 116-107 win over the Raptors on Tuesday.

Wallace put together a productive stat line during Tuesday's win, leading the Thunder in both points and assists while finishing third in rebounds behind Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren (nine each). Wallace's 27 points tied a career high that he set Feb. 1 against the Nuggets, and the third-year pro has stepped into a more prominent role on offense in the absence of reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen). Wallace has scored at least 20 points in back-to-back games and has averaged 12.8 points, 4.7 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 1.4 threes and 2.4 steals over 30.0 minutes per game since Feb. 1.

Washington exited with 1:11 remaining in the fourth quarter and didn't return to Tuesday's 123-114 win over the Nets due to an apparent left ankle injury, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. He finished with 13 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block across 30 minutes.

Washington stepped on an opposing player's foot and rolled his ankle before limping to the locker room late in the fourth. The Mavericks will return to action Thursday against the Kings, and if Washington is forced to miss that contest, Dallas could be forced to rely heavily on Naji Marshall, Caleb Martin and Klay Thompson at forward. Cooper Flagg (foot) is uncertain to return to action Thursday, and Khris Middleton's status is also murky after he missed the entire second half of Tuesday's contest due to a shoulder stinger.

Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.

Williams was a late addition to the injury report Tuesday due to right foot soreness and has officially been ruled out. His next opportunity to play will come Thursday against Chicago. With Yang Hansen on assignment with the G League's Rip City Remix, Sidy Cissoko and Jerami Grant may see some minutes at center.

Suggs (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.

Suggs will miss a third consecutive game due to back spasms, and his next chance to play is Thursday's home game against the Rockets. Tristan da Silva should remain in the Magic's starting lineup for as long as Suggs is sidelined.

Middleton won't return to Tuesday's game against the Nets due to a right shoulder stinger. He finished with six points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 12 minutes.

Middleton was able to finish out the first half but didn't open the third quarter with the rest of the Dallas starters and will sit out the rest of the contest. The Mavericks will likely turn to Klay Thompson and Caleb Martin to pick up the slack in Middleton's absence. Middleton's status will now warrant monitoring heading into Thursday's game against the Kings.