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Mathurin (toe) chipped in 23 points (7-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-11 FT), six assists, four rebounds and one block in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 119-94 win over the Raptors.

After four straight absences due to the right toe injury, Mathurin returned to action in his usual sixth-man role and delivered a strong performance to help the Clippers improve to 37-36 on the season. Since joining L.A. at the trade deadline, Mathurin has averaged 20.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.7 three-pointers in 29.8 minutes.

Barrett chipped in 12 points (5-19 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 2-5 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 119-94 loss to the Clippers.

Barrett was heavily involved on offense, but the fact that he scored 12 points while attempting 19 field goals tells you all you need to know about his struggles. Barrett's prominent role on the Raptors' offensive scheme won't change any time soon, and he certainly won't see a diminished role for one subpar outing. The star forward is averaging 21.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game while shooting 53.9 percent from the floor over his last 10 games, so there's a high chance this was nothing more than an off night for the seven-year veteran.

Okoro (knee) posted 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 157-137 loss to the 76ers.

Despite starting in each of his previous 55 appearances this season, Okoro came off the bench after he had missed the Bulls' previous seven games due to right patellofemoral pain syndrome. The Bulls may have deployed Okoro on the second unit in an effort to manage his playing time, but after the 25-year-old's knee appeared to hold up well during Wednesday's contest, he could be cleared to rejoin the starting five in the team's next game Friday in Oklahoma City.

Ingram ended with 18 points (8-18 FG, 2-3 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 119-94 loss to the Clippers.

Ingram returned from a one-game absence due to a heel injury that kept him out Monday against the Jazz, and he posted his usual numbers while showing he can get involved in other areas. Ingram has scored at least 18 points in six of his last seven appearances, averaging 21.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game over that stretch.

Proctor racked up zero points (0-1 FG), one rebound and two steals across six minutes during Wednesday's 120-103 loss to the Heat.

Proctor had missed eight straight games from March 8 through March 21 due to a right quadriceps strain, but he was cleared to play in advance of Tuesday's 136-131 win over the Magic. He wasn't used in that contest, but the Cavaliers were able to open up a small role in the rotation for Proctor on Wednesday while Jarrett Allen (knee), Craig Porter (groin), Max Strus (foot), Jaylon Tyson (toe) and Dean Wade (ankle) were sidelined. The Cavaliers should get at least one of those players back for Friday's game against the Heat, so Proctor will likely be in danger of falling back outside of the rotation.

Smith posted 16 points (7-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt), 12 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 48 minutes during Wednesday's 110-108 overtime loss to the Timberwolves.

Smith returned to double digits in the scoring column after being held to six points Monday against the Bulls. He was also highly effective on the boards, which helped him notch his first double-double since Feb. 11.

Tomlin had six points (2-3 FG, 2-2 FT) and four rebounds in 18 minutes during Wednesday's 120-103 loss to Miami.

With Dean Wade (ankle) sitting out, Tomlin saw his largest workload since Feb. 4. He had played a combined 10 minutes in his previous two outings, so he remains miles off the fantasy radar in most formats.

Sengun logged 30 points (12-22 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists and four blocks over 43 minutes during Wednesday's 110-108 overtime loss to the Timberwolves.

Sengun ended the night tied for the team lead in scoring with Kevin Durant. Sengun has reached the 30-point mark in back-to-back appearances and has collected six total blocks during this brief two-game hot streak.

Ellis produced 17 points (5-12 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 120-103 loss to the Heat.

With Dean Wade (ankle) out, Ellis moved into the first unit and was an obvious bright spot for the team. He's starting to find his footing in Cleveland, posting averages of 8.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.8 steals in 26.6 minutes over his last four outings.

Jackson racked up 20 points (7-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 123-98 loss to the Spurs.

The Grizzlies looked completely overmatched against the Spurs, but Jackson was Memphis' best fantasy producer by a wide margin, ending just three boards shy of a double-double while contributing in each of the five major categories. Jackson has been one of Memphis' most reliable fantasy options since the All-Star break, averaging 18.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 blocks per game in his last 16 appearances. He's also scored at least 20 points in three of his last five appearances.