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Bamba (illness) scored three points (1-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and added seven rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 15 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 133-126 double-overtime victory over the Spurs.

Bamba was back in action for Philadelphia after missing the previous three games with an illness. His return coincided with Joel Embiid being held out of Sunday's contest, after Embiid had played in each of the previous three games following a 29-game absence while he recovered from meniscus surgery. With Embiid expected back for the 76ers' next game Tuesday versus the Pistons and Paul Reed likely to serve as his top backup, Bamba could soon find himself outside of the team's rotation.

Wembanyama registered 33 points (11-20 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 18 rebounds, six assists and seven blocks over 43 minutes during Sunday's 133-126 double-overtime loss to Philadelphia.

The double-double was his 42nd of the season, tying the rookie for eighth in the league with Bam Adebayo, Jalen Duren and Tyrese Haliburton. Wembanyama has missed three of the last 16 games due to ankle trouble, but when he's been on the court, he's been dominant and has averaged 23.8 points, 12.5 boards, 5.5 assists, 4.0 blocks, 2.2 threes and 1.2 steals.

Reed ended with 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 10 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 133-126 double-overtime victory over San Antonio.

It's the seventh double-double of the season for Reed but his first since March 8, while the five assists tied his season high -- a mark he also reached Saturday. The fourth-year center is seeing his usage rise again with Tobias Harris (knee) now missing from the frontcourt along with Joel Embiid (knee), and in the three games Harris has sat out, Reed has averaged 7.3 points, 6.3 boards, 3.3 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.0 blocks in 23.0 minutes per contest.

Gobert produced 18 points (9-13 FG), 16 rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals across 37 minutes during Sunday's 127-117 victory over the Lakers.

Gobert's 51 double-doubles put him squarely in fifth place in the category, ahead of elites like Luka Doncic and Bam Adebayo. Over 72 games, Gobert has averaged 13.7 points, 12.8 rebounds, 2.1 blocked shots and 1.3 assists.

Reid chipped in 31 points (12-16 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 35 minutes during Sunday's 127-117 victory over the Lakers.

Reid has effectively softened the blow of Karl-Anthony Towns' (knee) extended absence. If Towns rejoins the team for the playoffs as expected, it will be interesting to see if coach Chris Finch goes with a trio of Towns, Reid and Rudy Gobert alongside Mike Conley and Anthony Edwards. Reid has certainly displayed his ability to stretch the floor, averaging 5.1 three-point attempts per game with a conversion rate of 41.8 percent.

Hayes closed with 19 points (8-9 FG, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds, one block and five steals in 33 minutes during Sunday's 127-117 loss to Minnesota.

Hayes filled in nicely after Anthony Davis (eye) headed to the locker room. Hayes' 19 points marked a season-high total as well as his second consecutive double-double. Although he only averages 12.4 minutes per game, Hayes has appeared in 67 games for the Lakers and should be on the team's postseason roster.

The Lakers are optimistic that Davis (eye) will be available for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Davis exited Sunday's game against Minnesota in the first half after being struck in the eye, and he was unavailable down the stretch. Prior to his departure, he tallied four points (2-6 FG), four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 12 minutes. Fortunately for Davis, the Lakers don't believe his injury is significant, so he could be ready to play Tuesday following Monday's off day.

Davis won't return to Sunday's game against Minnesota due to an eye injury, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports. He finished with four points (2-6 FG), four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 12 minutes.

Davis left the game in the first half after taking a shot to the face and has now been shut down for the rest of the night. His status for Tuesday's game against the Warriors is now in question.

Davis went back to the locker room after taking a shot to the face during Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Davis appeared to take a hit near his left eye before heading back to the locker room. Davis received treatment for a similar injury following a loss to Golden State on March 16, so it is possible he could have aggravated that injury. Jaxson Hayes will likely be called upon to fill in for Davis and the already shorthanded Lakers.

Richards (foot) tallied 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 18 minutes Sunday in the Hornets' 121-118 loss to the Thunder.

Making his return from a three-game absence due to right foot plantar fascia discomfort, Richards came off the bench in a game for the first time since Dec. 8 while Grant Williams stuck in the starting five as a small-ball center. Considering how well Williams fared (19 points, five assists, three rebounds, two steals and one block in 38 minutes) along with the fact that the Hornets are incentivized to ease Richards back in from the injury, it wouldn't be surprising if the 26-year-old continued to come off the bench during the final week of the season and saw his playing time managed to some degree.