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Maxey amassed 27 points (10-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-7 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block across 38 minutes in Friday's 98-93 win over the Knicks.

Maxey led the Sixers to a second victory in as many games against the Knicks this season, leading all players in scoring. The star point guard didn't have his best performance from the charity stripe, though he turned in an otherwise efficient shooting effort. He has yet to record fewer than 26 points and four assists in a game this season.

The Pelicans recalled Johnson from the G League's Laketown Squadron on Friday.

New Orleans has some injuries on the roster, so the team presumably recalled Johnson to add depth. However, even if he remains with the Pelicans for a limited time, he likely won't be on the floor much.

Brazile won't start Friday's game against the Suns.

The rookie got the starting nod in Wednesday's win over the Pelicans, but he'll slide back to the second unit Friday with Cameron Johnson (ankle) back in action. Brazile has averaged 9.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 0.7 blocks across 21.0 minutes per game in three outings off the bench this season.

Grimes won't start Friday's game against the Warriors.

Luka Doncic (back) is in the lineup following a one-game absence, pushing Grimes to the second unit. In four appearances off the bench this season, he's averaging 7.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 24.3 minutes per contest.

Niang won't start Friday's game against the Lakers, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.

With Gui Santos (knee) back in the lineup, Niang will retreat to the second unit. He's averaged 6.0 points and 2.8 rebounds in 18.5 minutes per game across four outings off the bench this season.

Wallace underwent surgery Friday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will be re-evaluated before the end of the regular season, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Wallace is expected to miss most, if not all, of the season. However, there's still a chance he will return late in the campaign after sustaining the shoulder injury in Sunday's win over the Clippers. With Jalen Williams (leg) also set to be re-evaluated before the end of the regular season, Alex Caruso (ankle) should see significant playing time once cleared to return. In the meantime, Jared McCain, Bennett Stirtz and Josh Dix are expected to see increased burn.

Johnson (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Suns.

Johnson was deemed likely to play Friday, so it's not surprising to see him suit up after missing the last three games with an ankle sprain. The veteran forward hasn't played since the season-opening loss to the Warriors on Oct. 22, when he had five points in 11 minutes.

Ighodaro (oblique) is available for Friday's game against the Nuggets.

Ighodaro was injured on Opening Night and missed the Suns' next two regular-season contests. He is now cleared to suit up versus Denver, potentially resulting in less work for Khaman Maluach. However, Ighodaro will operate under an unspecified minutes restriction, per John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM.

Holmgren underwent a biological treatment Friday to address a small patellar tendon tear and will miss at least 8-10 weeks, Nick Crain of Slam reports.

This is another massive blow to an Oklahoma City squad that's already set to be without Jalen Williams (leg) and Cason Wallace (shoulder) for most, if not all, of the season. With Holmgren sidelined, Kenrich Williams, Jaylin Williams and Aday Mara are all candidates to see increased playing time. Two-way player Brooks Barnhizer could also see more minutes in the short term.

Santos (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Lakers.

Santos was initially listed as doubtful, though he was upgraded to questionable Friday afternoon and has since been cleared to return from a one-game absence. With the 24-year-old forward back in action, Georges Niang figures to slide back to the second unit.