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Yurtseven registered 12 points (6-10 FG), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal over 21 minutes during Friday's 131-102 loss to the Clippers.

Yurtseven garnered the start with John Collins (back) and Walker Kessler (nose) on the sidelines. Though Yurtseven has had a very inconsistent role throughout the campaign, he's proven to be an effective rebounder when called upon. Across his seven starts, Yurtseven is averaging 6.9 points, 8.4 boards, 1.1 assists and 0.9 blocks over 21.0 minutes per contest.

Zubac supplied 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal in 24 minutes during Friday's 131-102 victory over Utah.

Zubac sat for the entire fourth quarter, but he still managed to break the double-double barrier before giving way to Daniel Theis. Zubac was one of eight players to score in double figures, and one should expect the big man to log a full game Sunday against a dominant Cleveland frontcourt.

Gobert notched four points (2-5 FG), six rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 29 minutes during Friday's 97-87 loss to the Suns.

Gobert withered against Phoenix's interior defense Wednesday night, falling well short of his usual totals. Jusuf Nurkic was a decisive victor in the paint, and although Naz Reid was able to have some success off the glass, Gobert's result was very poor. Things won't get much easier for Gobert, as he'll go toe-to-toe with Anthony Davis on Sunday.

Nurkic supplied 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 FT), 15 rebounds, six assists, one block and three steals over 26 minutes during Friday's 97-87 victory over Minnesota.

Nurkic returned to the starting lineup to post a solid result after missing Wednesday's game with a calf injury. He faced a stern test against Rudy Gobert but was very effective in containing him to only four points and six rebounds. Surging play from Bol Bol won't be enough to keep Nurkic from continuing his full-time role, and he's a safe bet to see the most time at the five as the Suns make a final playoff push.

Gafford notched 10 points (5-7 FG, 0-2 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists and three blocks across 31 minutes during Friday's 108-106 win over the Warriors.

Gafford took the fewest shots among Dallas' starters but made a big impact in other areas. The big man led all players with 15 rebounds and three blocks and even contributed as a passer with five dimes. Gafford's 31 minutes were his most since joining the Mavericks in early February, and he logged his first double-double since March 25.

Len closed Friday's 101-100 loss to the Celtics with zero points (0-1 FG) over three minutes.

Len was barely noticeable in the loss, failing to score for the third time in the past five games. His role is typically limited to no more than 12 minutes per night, making him a non-factor, even in deeper formats. At best, he can be considered as a desperation source of blocks.

Bolden amassed four points (2-2 FG) and three rebounds in 10 minutes during Friday's 124-115 win over the Magic.

Bolden remained in the rotation Friday, taking to the floor for the third straight game. Prior to that, he had played on only four occasions all season. While it is clear the Hornets are going to hand minutes to just about anyone down the stretch, Bolden is not someone fantasy managers need to be considering outside of deep leagues.

Ayton posted 34 points (13-25 FG, 8-9 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks over 40 minutes in Friday's 108-102 win over Washington.

Ayton led all players in Friday's contest in scoring and shots made while hauling in a team-high-tying rebound total to go along with a team-best pair of blocks in a double-double showcase. Ayton set a new season high in scoring in the victory, posting his fourth game with 30 or more points. All four of Ayton's 30-point outings have occurred over his last 11 contests, and he has added 13 or more boards in each of those contests.

Yurtseven will start against the Clippers on Friday, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

John Collins (back) and Walker Kessler (nose) are both sidelined, so Yurtseven could have a sizable role Friday night. In six starts this season, Yurtseven averaged 6.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 blocks.

Nurkic (calf) will play Friday against the Timberwolves.

Nurkic will shed his questionable tag to suit up against Rudy Gobert. Nurkic is averaging 8.4 points, 11.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists over his last 10 games.