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Podziemski ended Thursday's 118-111 loss to Cleveland with 25 points (9-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 35 minutes.

This was one of Podziemski's best games of the season as he recorded his fourth game with at least 25 points, finishing one point shy of his season-best mark. He's been on a tear with 18.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.1 assists over his last eight games, but Stephen Curry (knee) is targeting a return Sunday against Houston.

Mobley had 12 points (6-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Thursday's 118-111 victory over the Warriors.

Mobley recorded his 26th double-double of the campaign in Thursday's win. Through 62 games this season, he's holding averages of 18.1 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.0 three-pointers in 32.1 minutes per contest.

Payton supplied eight points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 27 minutes during Thursday's 118-111 loss to the Cavaliers.

After missing Wednesday's game against the Spurs for injury maintenance, Payton responded with a terrific line Thursday. It's worth noting that Stephen Curry (knee) is targeting a return Sunday against Houston, so there's a chance Payton's workload decreases moving forward.

Green provided eight points (3-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt), nine rebounds, nine assists, three blocks and one steal over 35 minutes during Thursday's 118-111 loss to the Cavaliers.

Green couldn't find his rhythm from the field but managed to put together a solid fantasy line. Over his last eight games, he's averaging 9.0 points, 5.9 assists, 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals, 1.0 blocks and 1.5 three-pointers.

Towns is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls with a right elbow issue.

Towns was a late addition to the injury report after the Knicks submitted a clean report the previous day. With the Bulls struggling, the Knicks may be tempted to hold Towns out as a precaution. If he sits, the Knicks could lean more on Mitchell Robinson.

Jones (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Knicks.

Jones is now expected to play after previously carrying a questionable tag. Josh Giddey (hamstring) is also trending towards playing, and that could limit the workloads of Collin Sexton and Rob Dillingham.

Giddey (hamstring) is probable for Friday's game against New York.

Giddey was previously listed as questionable, but he's trending towards a return from a one-game absence. Tre Jones (ankle) is also probable to suit up for this contest, meaning Rob Dillingham and Collin Sexton likely won't be as involved.

Joe logged 20 points (7-9 FG, 6-8 3Pt) and one steal in 13 minutes during Thursday's 139-96 win over the Lakers.

Joe, despite seeing just 13 minutes, did a ton of damage during his time on the floor. This game was a blowout by 43 points, so the Thunder spread the minutes among 15 players. Luguentz Dort picked up an undisclosed injury, so Joe could step into a larger role if Dort misses time.

Holmgren racked up seven points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four rebounds, one block and two steals over 18 minutes during Thursday's 139-96 win over the Lakers.

The Thunder ran away with this game early, resulting in smaller workloads for the key players. Holmgren has been terrific this season with averages of 16.9 points, 8.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.2 three-pointers.

Allen closed with 13 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 25 minutes during Thursday's 127-107 loss to the Hornets.

Allen has played exclusively off the bench since the All-Star break, but he's been extremely consistent, and he retains fantasy value despite the change in role. He has scored in double digits in every one of his 13 appearances since the All-Star break, averaging 17.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.1 steals across 27.2 minutes per game.