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Sensabaugh accumulated 24 points (9-19 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 31 minutes off the bench during Monday's 143-127 loss to the Raptors.

Back on the second unit after missing the prior two games with an illness, Sensabaugh couldn't find his rhythm from long distance but otherwise delivered his usual production. The third-year wing has scored more than 20 points in six straight appearances, averaging 28.0 points, 3.7 boards, 3.7 threes, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.8 minutes over that stretch while shooting 53.4 percent from the floor and 43.1 percent from beyond the arc.

Shead chipped in seven points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and 14 assists over 29 minutes during Monday's 143-127 win over the Jazz.

Getting his first start since Jan. 21 with Immanuel Quickley (foot) unavailable, Shead set a new career high in assists. The second-year guard hasn't scored in double digits once in 11 March games, however, averaging 3.6 points, 5.0 assists and 1.7 boards in 21.1 minutes on the month, and he'll be tough to roster in most fantasy formats even if Quickley misses additional time.

Walter racked up 21 points (7-10 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Monday's 143-127 win over the Jazz.

The 21 points and six made three-pointers were season highs for Walter, who was making his first start since Feb. 22 with Brandon Ingram (heel) sidelined. Walter has scored in double digits in four straight games as the second-year wing finds a groove, averaging 16.5 points, 3.8 threes, 3.5 boards, 1.5 assists and 1.3 combined blocks and steals in 24.5 minutes during that hot streak while shooting a blistering 69.0 percent from the floor and absurd 75.0 percent (15-for-20) from downtown.

The Magic recalled Wagner (ankle) from the G League's Osceola Magic after he practiced with the affiliate Monday.

Wagner will remain out for Tuesday's game in Cleveland, but his assignment to the G League for practice represents the first notable sign of progress in the recovery process for the fifth-year forward since the Magic opted to shut him down over the All-Star break. The Magic haven't provided any details regarding the extent of Wagner's practice activity Monday, so until more information emerges on that front, his return to game action shouldn't be viewed as imminent. Wagner has played in just four games since he initially suffered a left high-ankle sprain in a Dec. 7 loss to the Knicks.

Barnes accumulated 20 points (8-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal across 27 minutes during Monday's 143-127 win over Utah.

The double-double was the 26th of the season for Barnes, tying his career high, and it was his first involving assists and not rebounds since Jan. 20. The fifth-year forward has scored 20-plus points only twice in 11 March contests, averaging 16.2 points, 5.8 boards, 4.9 assists, 1.5 steals, 1.1 blocks and 1.0 threes on the month while shooting 52.6 percent from the floor.

Mamukelashvili logged 23 points (9-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and five steals over 32 minutes during Monday's 143-127 victory over the Jazz.

Getting the start in place of Jakob Poeltl (back), Mamukelashvili produced his best scoring effort since Dec. 20, when he dropped 24 points on the Celtics. The journeyman center is on his third NBA team in five seasons, but he's found a fairly steady role in the Raptors' frontcourt, playing 20-plus minutes in five of the last 10 games while averaging 10.6 points, 4.4 boards, 2.1 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 threes in 21.0 minutes a contest.

Barrett amassed 27 points (10-15 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 3-7 FT), two rebounds and six assists in 25 minutes during Monday's 143-127 victory over Utah.

The 27 points led the way for the visitors as four different Toronto players scored 20 or more. Barrett has drained at least one three-pointer in 14 straight games, averaging 21.5 points, 5.4 boards, 2.7 assists and 2.0 threes over that stretch while shooting 56.3 percent from the floor and 40.0 percent from beyond the arc.

Johnson (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Monday in the Mavericks' 137-131 overtime loss to the Warriors.

After a brief stint with the G League's Texas Legends, Johnson was recalled by the Mavericks ahead of Monday's game but was unable to crack head coach Jason Kidd's 11-man rotation. Rather than turning to Johnson to fill out the second unit, Kidd inserted two-way player John Poulakidas (12 minutes) into the rotation.

Murray-Boyles (thumb) registered nine points (3-5 FG, 3-5 FT), five blocks, four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 17 minutes Monday in the Raptors' 143-127 win over the Jazz.

Suiting up for the first time since Feb. 25 following an 11-game absence due to a left thumb sprain, Murray-Boyles came through with a magnificent line for fantasy managers who streamed him for defensive stats. With averages of 1.0 blocks and 0.9 steals in 22.1 minutes per game on the season, Murray-Boyles has shown he can be an asset in those two categories when given meaningful run, but it's difficult to envision his minutes picking up much from here. Even with Jakob Poeltl (back) sitting out the second leg of a back-to-back set, Sandro Mamukelashvili still started at center over Murray-Boyles and played 32 minutes, and backup big man Jamison Battle (23 minutes) also saw extended run. Murray-Boyles' outlook won't improve if Poeltl is ready to play in the Raptors' next game Wednesday versus the Clippers.

Smith became a free agent Tuesday after his 10-day contract with the Nets expired, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

After signing with Brooklyn on March 14, Smith appeared in each of the Nets' ensuing six games, averaging 6.2 points, 2.7 assists, 2.2 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 0.8 three-pointers in 19.5 minutes while shooting 50 percent from the field. Brooklyn will have the ability to re-sign the 26-year-old guard to a second 10-day pact or a rest-of-season deal, with any contract likely to be finalized before the team's next game Wednesday at Golden State. If the Nets opt not to re-sign Smith, he'll likely remain with the organization as a member of the G League's Long Island Nets.