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Hayes registered eight points (4-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds and one steal over 19 minutes during Friday's 123-118 victory over the Spurs.

Hayes has been a regular member of Los Angeles' rotation for the past 12 games and has seen a similar role throughout. He has averaged 7.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 0.6 blocks across 17.5 minutes during that span.

Ayton finished with 22 points (11-17 FG), 10 rebounds and three assists in 35 minutes during Friday's 127-112 loss to the Nuggets.

Ayton led all Portland players in rebounds while handing out a trio of assists and ending as one of three players with 20 or more points in another double-double performance. Ayton has recorded at least 20 points and 10 rebounds in eight games this season, including in two of his last three contests.

Jokic accumulated 29 points (12-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 15 rebounds, 14 assists, one block and two steals across 35 minutes during Friday's 127-112 win over Portland.

Jokic led all players in Friday's contest in rebounds and assists while adding a pair of steals and ending one point shy of the 30-point mark in a triple-double showcase. Jokic has recorded a triple-double in 17 games this season and has posted at least 25 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists in five contests.

Davis notched 28 points (10-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 13 rebounds and one steal across 29 minutes during Friday's 123-118 win over San Antonio.

Davis recorded his fourth straight double-double during Friday's win over the Spurs. The star center has been on a tear recently, averaging 25.4 points, 12.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.8 blocks in 34.2 minutes across his last 10 appearances. Davis is also shooting 54.4 percent from the field over that span.

Gobert (ankle) has drawn a questionable designation ahead of Saturday's game against the Nets.

Gobert sprained his ankle during Friday's 112-107 loss to the Bucks. The big man finished the contest with 12 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 FT), 19 rebounds and two blocks, and he played through the injury. With a quick turnaround for Saturday's tilt, the star big man's status will presumably depend on how he is feeling closer to tipoff. If he ultimately has to sit out, Naz Reid would likely be the prime beneficiary, while Karl-Anthony Towns could also see some extra run at center.

Okongwu (toe) is in a walking boot and is expected to be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Okongwu sprained his left big toe shortly before the All-Star break and is not yet near a return. While he is sidelined for at least the next two weeks, Bruno Fernando figures to be the primary backup behind Clint Capela at center. However, Mouhamed Gueye (back) could see some action as well, while Jalen Johnson could also get some extra work if Atlanta opts to go small.

Wembanyama totaled 27 points (7-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 10-11 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists, five blocks and five steals in 31 minutes during Friday's 123-118 loss to the Lakers.

In his second-ever matchup with LeBron James, Wembanyama became the youngest player in NBA history to record a 5x5 stat line, joining Jamaal Tinsley as the only other rookie to accomplish the feat. Wembanyama also joined Michael Jordan as the only player to record back-to-back games with five steals and five blocks. The rookie phenom has been on a tear recently, averaging 24.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 4.8 blocks and 2.6 steals in 29.4 minutes across his last five outings.

Capela (adductor) tallied five points (1-4 FG, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block in 19 minutes Friday in the Hawks' 123-121 loss to the Raptors.

Capela took back his spot in the starting five Friday after he had missed the Hawks' final six games before the All-Star break with a left adductor strain, but he was on a minutes limit in his return to action. Though his production was somewhat suppressed as a result of the playing-time restriction, Capela should eventually get ramped up to a near-30-minute-role while the Hawks are without Onyeka Okongwu (toe) for the foreseeable future. Bruno Fernando (11 minutes Friday) should remain part of the Hawks' rotation, but he doesn't present as much of a threat to Capela's playing time as Okongwu had prior to suffering a left big toe sprain.

Holmgren amassed 25 points (11-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and two blocks over 23 minutes during Friday's 147-106 victory over the Wizards.

Holmgren missed just three of his 14 shots -- all of them from beyond the arc -- but recorded his third double-double over his last five appearances as the Thunder cruised to another easy win. Holmgren has been remarkably consistent for a rookie, scoring in double digits in nine games in a row and averaging 17.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.1 blocks and 2.1 assists per game during that stretch.

Bagley finished with 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-3 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 21 minutes during Friday's 147-106 loss to the Thunder.

Bagley seems to have taken over the starting role at center following the trade that sent Daniel Gafford to the Mavericks before the deadline, and he has responded with three double-doubles over his last four starts. Bagley has been a consistent offensive force for the Wizards regardless of whether he starts or plays off the bench, as he has scored in double digits in 12 of his last 14 appearances, but his new role as a starter certainly boosts his upside in most formats.