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Pickett posted zero points (0-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one block in 10 minutes during Tuesday's 124-121 loss to the Pistons.

Pickett remained in the starting lineup, yet he once again failed to make the most of his opportunity. He has now failed to score in three of the past four games, typically playing minutes in the mid-teens. Despite his starting role, Pickett is not someone who needs to be considered outside of the deepest fantasy leagues.

Cissoko is not in the Trail Blazers' starting lineup against the Suns on Tuesday.

Cissoko is coming off a 15-point performance in Sunday's loss against the Cavaliers in what was his 22nd start of the season (and 10th start in the Trail Blazers' last 13 games). However, the third-year pro will come off the bench for Tuesday's game due to the return of Jrue Holiday (personal).

Williams (calf) finished Tuesday's 125-109 loss to the Lakers with 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds and one steal over 24 minutes.

Williams was given the green light to return Tuesday from a three-game absence due to a left calf contusion. He ended up replacing Terance Mann in the Brooklyn rotation and delivered a big outing off the bench, recording all 17 of his points in the second half. Williams did much of his damage well after the Lakers already had the outcome well in hand, so he could struggle to pick up as minutes during games in which the Nets are more competitive.

Sharpe posted 19 points (9-12 FG, 1-1 FT), 14 rebounds, five assists and three steals over 26 minutes during the Nets' 125-109 loss to the Lakers on Tuesday.

Sharpe and the rest of the Nets reserves got extended run during the fourth quarter after trailing by as many as 39 points during Tuesday's loss. The fifth-year pro took advantage of the extended playing time, registering his third double-double of the season while finishing as the Nets' second-leading scorer behind Michael Porter (21 points). Sharpe has scored in double digits in two of his last three outings, and over that span he has averaged 14.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals over 21.9 minutes per game.

Porter contributed 21 points (7-18 FG, 0-9 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 32 minutes during the Nets' 125-109 loss to the Lakers on Tuesday.

It was an off night from beyond the arc for Porter, and it was the second time this season that he failed to hit a three-pointer on at least nine attempts. Part of those struggles could have been him shaking off the rust following a two-game absence due to personal reasons, but he still managed to lead the Nets in scoring while logging his ninth double-double of the season. Porter has averaged 24.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 3.7 threes and 1.0 steals over 32.9 minutes per game over his last 10 outings.

Doncic tallied 24 points (8-18 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal over 29 minutes during the Lakers' 125-109 win over the Nets on Tuesday.

Tuesday was the first time since Dec. 20 that Doncic played less than 30 minutes in a game, though that had to do with the Lakers' building as much as a 39-point cushion, which led to the starters sitting for most of the fourth quarter. He still managed to extend his streak of 24-plus-point games to 19 while finishing as the Lakers' second-leading scorer behind LeBron James (25 points). Doncic has averaged 33.3 points, 8.4 assists, 8.1 rebounds, 4.6 threes and 1.1 steals over 34.7 minutes per game across his last 10 outings.

Reaves (calf) finished Tuesday's 125-109 win over the Nets with 15 points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), four rebounds, two steals and one assist across 21 minutes.

Making his first appearance since Dec. 25 after completing his recovery from a strained right calf, Reaves opened the game on the bench, marking the first time that he didn't start a game since the 2023-24 season. Reaves lacked efficiency from the field but did most of his damage from the charity stripe en route to leading the Lakers bench in scoring. It's worth noting that Reaves opened the second half on the court ahead of Jake LaRavia, perhaps hinting that Reaves could usurp LaRavia in the starting five in the Lakers' next game Thursday against the 76ers. Even if Reaves does start that game, he'll likely operate on a minutes restriction as he aims to regain full conditioning following his lengthy absence.

James logged 25 points (10-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven assists, three rebounds and three steals over 30 minutes during the Lakers' 125-109 win over the Nets on Tuesday.

James led the Lakers in both scoring and assists Tuesday and finished with a plus-24 point differential as Los Angeles led by as much as 39 points in a dominant win. He has scored at least 20 points in 15 of 17 games since the new year, and over that span he has averaged 23.5 points, 6.7 assists, 6.4 rebounds, 1.4 threes and 1.3 steals over 33.1 minutes per game while connecting on 51.9 percent of his field-goal attempts.

Gafford (ankle) returned to Tuesday's game against the Celtics with 5:18 remaining in the third quarter, per the broadcast.

Gafford appeared to turn his right ankle in the second quarter and didn't start the second half. However, the big man has been cleared to check back in.

Santos will start Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

With Stephen Curry (knee) sidelined, Santos will enter the starting five. As a starter this season (four games), the 23-year-old forward has averaged 7.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks across 21.8 minutes per game.