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Davis totaled 20 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists and six blocks across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 125-111 win over Detroit.

Davis was dominant against the lowly Pistons, who couldn't keep up with the Lakers after a competitive first half. Davis' six blocks fell one short of a season high, and the All-Star increased his double-double streak to six games. The Lakers will take on Utah Wednesday in the final game before the All-Star break, and although Davis will play, he may see a slight drop in minutes to be fresh for the weekend's festivities in Indianapolis.

Gobert closed Tuesday's 121-109 win over Portland with 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist and one block over 37 minutes.

Gobert is on a six-game double-double streak and has hit those milestones against tough competition. He had less trouble against Deandre Ayton and the Portland frontcourt, although Ayton had 16 rebounds to Gobert's 15 boards. Minnesota will match up with Portland again Thursday, and Gobert should enjoy a similar stat line.

Claxton totaled 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 118-110 loss to the Celtics.

Claxton wasn't terrible in the loss but failed to reach any great heights. While he did come within two rebounds of a double-double, managers certainly would have expected more in this one. With that said, he has been fantastic this season and deserves a pass given the nature of the opposition.

Muscala isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Lakers.

Simone Fontecchio will replace Muscala in the starting lineup Tuesday. Muscala is averaging 2.2 points and 2.8 rebounds in 13.2 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.

Davis (Achilles/hip) is available and in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Pistons, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Davis has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday despite dealing with nagging injuries to his hip and Achilles. With Los Angeles on the first leg of a back-to-back, it wouldn't be surprising for Davis to play reduced minutes against a struggling Detroit team.

Reath (knee) will be available for Tuesday's game against Minnesota.

Reath missed the past two games for Portland, but he was considered probable to return before this update. Reath is expected to soak up the backup center minutes behind Deandre Ayton going forward.

Lopez (back) will play Tuesday versus Miami.

Damian Lillard (ankle) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will play through their probable tags, while Lopez will shed a questionable tag to suit up for this contest. Lopez played 29 minutes Monday versus Denver, producing nine points, five rebounds, three assists, three blocks and three triples in 29 minutes.

Horford is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Nets.

Horford will replace Kristaps Porzingis (back) in the starting lineup Tuesday. Horford is averaging 9.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 29.0 minutes across his last five starting appearances.

Porzingis (back) is out for Tuesday's game against Brooklyn.

Porzingis exited in the third quarter of Sunday's 110-106 win over Miami due to the low back contusion but returned for the fourth quarter and played 32 minutes in the victory. The Celtics haven't indicated that Porzingis' back is presenting major problems for him two days later, so it's possible that his absence Tuesday is more of a maintenance day for the front end of a back-to-back set. Al Horford is likely to start at center in Porzingis' stead Tuesday, but Porzingis could be back in the lineup for Wednesday's rematch with Brooklyn while Horford rests.

Kleber is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Spurs due to a right small toe dislocation and a nasal fracture, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.

Kleber has consistently received questionable tags but has played through his toe and nasal injuries, appearing in each of Dallas' last nine contests (five starts). If Kleber is cleared to play yet again, he will likely compete for backup center minutes.