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Walsh recorded 16 points (7-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and three steals over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 124-105 victory over the Bulls.

Walsh had been quiet lately, but he turned in his first double-digit scoring night since Jan. 3. His versatility was on full display, and the large margin of victory helped him see additional run. Walsh can deliver when called upon, but his role hasn't been as consistent as it was at the start of the campaign.

Jackson was diagnosed with a localized PVNS growth in his left knee and is expected to miss the remainder of the season, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.

This is tough news for Utah's newest addition. Jackson is likely to undergo further evaluation, but fantasy managers should be prepared for the worst. Jackson had a great start to his Jazz career, posting averages of 22.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 three-pointers through two games. With Jackson sidelined, the Jazz are likely to lean more on Kyle Filipowski, Cody Williams, Kevin Love, John Konchar and Brice Sensabaugh.

Vucevic racked up 19 points (7-12 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 124-105 victory over the Bulls.

It was a superb night for Vucevic, who recorded his second double-double in three games with Boston. More impressively, he sank four threes on 80 percent shooting from deep in the 19-point Celtics win. Vucevic has made a seamless transition to his new team so far, but he's playing fewer minutes.

Brown registered 24 points (9-20 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and four assists across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 124-105 victory over the Bulls.

Wednesday marked the 16th game in a row with 20 or more points for Brown. He enters the All-Star break averaging 29.3 points per game, which ties the third-highest mark in the league. It's been a monster campaign so far from Brown, who's averaging career highs in points, rebounds and assists.

Poeltl (back) finished with nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 FT) and six rebounds in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 113-95 loss to the Pistons.

Seeing his first game action since Dec. 21, Poeltl was on a tight minutes restriction but didn't seem hampered by the back issues that had kept him sidelined for 24 consecutive games. The veteran center will get the All-Star break to rest up further, but he may need more time after that to ramp up before he'll be allowed to handle a full workload.

Barnes accumulated 17 points (5-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, three blocks and three steals across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 113-95 loss to the Pistons.

The fifth-year star has produced multiple steals and blocks in two straight games and three of the last five as he continues to make a big defensive impact. Over the last 10 games, Barnes is averaging 17.5 points, 9.2 boards, 6.0 assists, 2.7 blocks and 1.3 steals while shooting 50.0 percent from the floor.

Sexton chipped in 15 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two steals across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 124-105 loss to Boston.

Sexton appears to be finding his stride with the Bulls after being acquired at the deadline. He's scored in double digits in all three games for Chicago, averaging 17.7 points per game during that span. Expect Sexton to continue being a steady source of scoring, especially while Josh Giddey recovers from a hamstring injury.

Quickley closed with 18 points (7-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt), two rebounds and five assists in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 113-95 loss to the Pistons.

The 18 points led the Raptors on the night. Quickley hasn't taken the step forward Toronto was hoping to see when the team signed him to a big five-year deal in July 2024, but he remains a reliable contributor. The 26-year-old guard has scored in double digits in 10 of the last 11 games, averaging 19.6 points, 5.8 assists, 5.1 boards, 3.5 threes and 1.5 steals over that stretch.

Harris posted 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds and one block over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 113-95 win over the Raptors.

The double-double was the first of the season for the veteran forward. Harris took on extra duties on the glass with both Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart suspended after Monday's brawl with Charlotte, and while Stewart's absence will extend into March, Duren is set to miss only one more game. Harris remains a consistent secondary source of offense regardless of his other contributions, producing double-digit points in nine straight appearances while averaging 14.0 points, 6.0 boards, 2.0 assists, 1.7 threes and 1.0 steals in 29.4 minutes.

Reed produced 22 points (10-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists, four blocks and three steals across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 113-95 win over the Raptors.

With Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart both suspended in the wake of Monday's brawl with the Hornets, Reed made his first start since Jan. 10. He delivered a dominant defensive performance while producing his best scoring effort since Nov. 12, when he erupted for a season-high 28 against the Bulls. Duren is set to miss only one more game, but Stewart has been shelved until March 3, so Reed should see elevated usage into next month. The 26-year-old center has scored in double digits in three straight games, averaging 15.3 points, 4.7 boards, 2.7 assists, 2.0 steals, 2.0 blocks and 1.0 threes.