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Risacher had 19 points (6-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 31 minutes during Thursday's 108-97 victory over Brooklyn.

Risacher turned in his most productive performance in months, leading the second unit and recording his highest point total since a 25-point outburst against the Pelicans on Jan. 7. The No. 1 overall pick from 2024 dominated the glass with seven offensive rebounds and added a pair of blocks. While he has trended downward recently, averaging just 7.8 points on 38.5 percent shooting over his previous 12 contests, this breakout suggests he is beginning to find his footing in a reserve role. However, he'll likely see fewer minutes when Dyson Daniels (toe) is cleared to suit up.

McCollum contributed 14 points (6-17 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Thursday's 108-97 win over the Nets.

McCollum struggled with his efficiency, failing to connect on any of his seven attempts from long range as the Hawks extended the NBA's longest active winning streak to eight games. Despite the cold shooting night, he remains a fixture in Atlanta's first unit. Over his last eight games since moving into the starting lineup Feb. 22, the veteran guard is averaging 16.3 points, 4.5 assists, and 4.4 rebounds in 28.3 minutes per contest.

Hachimura registered 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 40 minutes during Thursday's 142-130 win over Chicago.

Even though LeBron James returned to action, Hachimura logged a massive workload with the team missing a few players. Over his last seven games, he's averaging 10.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 2.1 three-pointers in 27.8 minutes per contest.

Washington (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

Washington put up a solid 12-point, 10-rebound double-double in 28 minutes during Thursday's win over Memphis, but the Mavericks are leaning toward caution on the second leg of the back-to-back set. Since returning from a three-game absence for the same injury earlier this month, Washington has struggled to find his offensive rhythm. Over his last six outings, he is averaging just 10.7 points and 5.8 rebounds on 36.2 percent shooting from the floor. With Klay Thompson (rest) expected back for this contest, the Mavericks have enough wing depth to give Washington a night off.

Martin (finger) is probable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

Martin has a left finger sprain that he intends to play through. With the Mavericks expected to be very shorthanded Friday, Martin could see a healthy workload against the Cavaliers.

Marshall is questionable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers with left foot soreness.

Presumably, the Mavericks are contemplating a maintenance day for Marshall during the second leg of this back-to-back set. If Marshall ends up sitting, Klay Thompson and Caleb Martin (finger) could see an uptick in minutes for Dallas.

Thompson (rest) is not listed on Dallas' injury report for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

As expected, Thompson will return to action after sitting out Thursday's win over Memphis for rest purposes. Over his past four appearances, the veteran sharpshooter has scored 20-plus points twice, but he also had a five-point outing during that stretch.

Gafford (rest) is listed doubtful for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

The Mavericks are preparing to hold Gafford out for the second leg of a back-to-back set for injury maintenance. Gafford was terrific in Thursday's win over Memphis, finishing with 22 points (9-12 FG, 4-7 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and one block in 27 minutes. Assuming Gafford ends up being ruled out in advance of the 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff, backup Marvin Bagley will likely be in line for a slight bump in playing time, and Dwight Powell should re-enter the Dallas rotation.

Gibson (reconditioning) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons.

Gibson could make his Grizzlies and season debut Friday, but even if he gets the green light to suit up, it's unclear how involved he'll be. However, Memphis doesn't have a true center healthy at the moment, running with Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Taylor Hendricks and Rayan Rupert as small-ball fives in recent games, so Gibson's size could be prioritized.

Goodwin is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Raptors due to left calf injury management.

Goodwin is a candidate for a maintenance day as the Suns wrap up a back-to-back set in Toronto. After missing seven straight games with a left calf strain, he returned to action this week, appearing in both Tuesday's win over Milwaukee and Thursday's victory over Indiana. Goodwin has been a productive spark plug off the bench this season, averaging 8.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.4 steals. Given the Suns' cautious approach with his recent calf injury, it wouldn't be surprising to see him sit out tonight to avoid a heavy workload.