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Collins supplied 22 points (8-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals in 35 minutes during Friday's 134-126 loss to the Suns.

The veteran big led Utah's starters in scoring on the night as he stayed hot from three-point range. Collins has drained at least three treys in four of the last five games, averaging 19.4 points, 6.0 boards, 3.2 assists, 3.2 threes and 1.2 blocks over that stretch while shooting 56.1 percent from the floor and a stunning 66.7 percent (16-for-24) from downtown.

Davis registered 23 points (10-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-5 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 36 minutes during Friday's 97-87 loss to the Timberwolves.

Davis had a tough matchup against Rudy Gobert on both ends of the court, but that didn't stop the talented big man from notching his third straight double-double with multiple blocks. Davis has nine double-doubles across his previous 10 games, and he should continue to enjoy an uptick in his already-high usage rate as long as LeBron James (foot) remains sidelined. It's a very small sample size, but during the last two games in which James hasn't played, Davis is averaging 26.5 points, 11.0 rebounds and 4.0 blocks while averaging 21.0 shots per contest.

Williams had 15 points (6-7 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block across 17 minutes during Friday's 109-95 loss to the Bulls.

Williams got his first start of the season, falling one rebound short of a double-double. Williams continues to work his way back from injury, playing a season-high 17 minutes, while also seeing action in the second half for the first time. Given he has already moved ahead of Nick Richards in the rotation, it seems like just a matter of time before Williams is playing closer to starter minutes.

Allen produced 21 points (7-9 FG, 7-10 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Friday's 115-105 victory over the Wizards.

It was already Allen's 16th double-double of the year in just 26 appearances, and the star big man stepped up down low for the Cavaliers in the absence of frontcourt mate Evan Mobley (ankle) as he capitalized on a soft matchup against Washington on Friday. It was also Allen's first game with 20 points since a Nov. 24 win over Toronto, which is a much-needed jolt for fantasy managers, as Allen was averaging just 8.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.2 blocks per contest over his six outings prior to Friday's action. Allen would figure to have additional rebounding and shot-blocking opportunities while Mobley remains sidelined, and he should be able to maintain a high field-goal percentage as opposing defenses focus on containing the dynamic backcourt duo of Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland.

Sarr (back) amassed 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 27 minutes during Friday's 115-105 loss to the Cavaliers.

Making his return to the lineup after a two-game absence due to a back injury, Sarr supplied the Wizards with a full stat line and didn't appear to be facing any restrictions. It's been an up-and-down rookie season thus far for the No. 2 overall pick, but he's been solid over his last seven games, averaging 13.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.7 three-pointers, 1.6 assists, 1.4 blocks and 0.9 steals per contest. The 19-year-old big man is still lacking in efficiency and carries more value in points leagues, but Sarr should remain a strong source of blocks in category leagues moving forward, and his offensive production should improve as the season rolls along.

Embiid suffered a sinus fracture during Friday's 121-107 loss to the Pacers and is scheduled to be further evaluated over the weekend, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Embiid sustained the injury late in the first half, when he was battling for a rebound and inadvertently struck in the face by the Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin. The star center was ruled out for the second half of the contest, finishing the night with 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five assists and four rebounds across 17 minutes in what was just his sixth game of the season. The 76ers are off until Monday against the Hornets and should have a better idea on Embiid's status for that contest upon evaluating him further. Even if Embiid isn't forced to miss any time due to the injury, he could have to play with a protective mask until the fracture fully heals.

Plumlee is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Jazz.

Plumlee will return to his regular bench role since Jusuf Nurkic is back and available to reclaim his starting spot. Plumlee isn't expected to see enough minutes off the bench to be a reliable fantasy option.

Reath (back) is available for Friday's matchup with the Spurs.

With Deandre Ayton (illness) and Robert Williams (reconditioning) sidelined, the Trail Blazers are thin in the frontcourt. Thus, Reath could see more minutes than usual providing depth at center. Donovan Clingan and Jabari Walker are the other available options.

Embiid (face) won't return to Friday's game against the Pacers and will undergo further testing, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports. He finished the game with 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3.4 FT), four rebounds and five assists across 17 minutes before exiting the contest.

Embiid was hit in the face in the closing moments of the second quarter and went straight to the locker room, and now he's been confirmed as out for the rest of the contest. This is a huge blow not only for the 76ers but also for Embiid, who has struggled to stay on the court throughout the campaign. Further tests will be needed to determine whether he'll miss time or not, with the 76ers' next game coming against the Hornets on Monday. Andre Drummond and Guerschon Yabusele should see most of the minutes at center if Embiid is forced to miss time.

Williams (reconditioning) will not play in Friday's game against the Spurs, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.

Williams has presumably cleared the league's concussion protocols, but he will miss Friday's game as the team awaits him to get his conditioning back up to par. The absence will mark his seventh straight game on the sidelines. With Deandre Ayton (illness) also sidelined, Portland will lean on Donovan Clingan and Jabari Walker at center.