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Saraf logged 19 points (8-16 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one block in 28 minutes during Thursday's 123-94 loss to the Pacers.

The Nets were without most of their roster for the front end of this back-to-back set, and only seven players saw the floor as a result. Although he's seen healthy workloads, Saraf is averaging just 11.8 points, 4.1 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 26.7 minutes per contest over his last 13 appearances.

Thompson totaled 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, six assists and one block across 37 minutes during Thursday's 123-94 victory over Brooklyn.

With the Pacers sitting most of their key players for the front end of this back-to-back set, Thompson saw heavy run with the starters. He's averaging 29.4 minutes over his last seven games with 11.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.9 three-pointers.

Walker ended Thursday's 123-94 win over the Nets with 14 points (5-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals in 30 minutes.

Although Walker came into this game with a questionable tag due to a sacral contusion, he responded with a near triple-double in the starting lineup. Over his last 11 games, he's averaging 14.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.2 three-pointers in 28.9 minutes per contest.

Jackson supplied 12 points (5-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and seven assists across 26 minutes during Thursday's 123-94 victory over the Nets.

The Pacers sat most of their regulars for the front end of this back-to-back set, allowing Jackson to see extended run. Over his last seven games, he's shooting 50.9 percent from the field with averages of 11.0 points, 4.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 0.7 steals in 22.2 minutes per contest.

Bassey recorded 12 points (6-8 FG), 13 rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 30 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 119-103 loss to the Lakers.

Seeing his biggest workload of the season, Bassey delivered his second straight double-double and the fifth of his career. The fifth-year center could see big workloads again over the final two games of the regular season as Golden State prioritizes getting its frontcourt healthy for the Play-In Tournament.

Williamson became a free agent Friday after his 10-day contract with the Grizzlies expired.

The Grizzlies could still look to bring Williamson back on a rest-of-season deal, a move that could be finalized prior to Friday's game in Utah. After signing his 10-day pact March 31, Williamson was a prominent part of the rotation in each of Memphis' ensuing five games, averaging 9.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.0 three-pointers and 0.8 steals in 28.2 minutes while shooting 35.7 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from downtown.

Williams finished with 17 points (7-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists over 35 minutes during Thursday's 119-103 loss to the Lakers.

After sitting out the prior three games, Williams stepped back into the starting five and tied Brandin Podziemski for the team lead in scoring. Williams has scored at least 17 points with multiple made three-pointers all four times this season he's played more than 20 minutes. With the Warriors focused on getting their stars healthy for the Play-In Tournament, the fourth-year guard could see big workloads again during the final two games of the regular season.

Podziemski produced 17 points (7-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist across 24 minutes during Thursday's 119-103 loss to the Lakers.

The 17 points tied Nate Williams for the team lead in the loss. Podziemski has scored in double digits in nine straight games as he tries to keep an injury-depleted Golden State roster afloat heading into the Play-In Tournament, averaging 20.1 points, 5.0 boards, 4.0 assists, 2.6 threes and 1.0 steals over that span while shooting 53.1 percent from the floor and 43.4 percent from beyond the arc.

Kennard finished Thursday's 119-103 win over the Warriors with 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, eight assists and four steals in 32 minutes.

Making his third straight start with Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique) both out, Kennard set a new season high in steals while scoring in double digits for a third straight contest. During his current starting stint, the 29-year-old guard is averaging 13.0 points, 9.3 assists, 6.7 boards, 2.0 steals and 0.7 threes in 32.0 minutes.

LaRavia produced 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals over 31 minutes during Thursday's 119-103 victory over Golden State.

With Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique) on the shelf, LaRavia stepped up with his best scoring effort since Feb. 3, when he hit for 18 points against the Nets. The fourth-year wing has scored in double digits in three of the last five games, averaging 10.4 points, 6.8 boards, 1.6 assists, 1.6 steals, 1.4 threes and 0.8 blocks over that stretch.