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Powell (eye) is questionable to play Monday versus Orlando.

Powell is dealing with a scratched cornea in his left eye. He has missed three consecutive games due to the injury, although Dereck Lively and Maxi Kleber (toe) were developing a firm grasp on center minutes prior to Powell's affliction.

Kornet is doubtful for Monday's game against the Pelicans due to left hamstring tightness, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.

Kornet will miss at least one game after leaving Saturday's loss to the Clippers due to left hamstring tightness. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday versus Indiana.

Porzingis (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis tweaked his ankle Thursday versus the Heat and was sidelined for Saturday's loss to the Clippers. Al Horford (neck) would usually be the primary beneficiary for an increased role in Porzingis' absence, but the veteran is also questionable, while Luke Kornet (hamstring) is doubtful, so it's unclear what Boston's frontcourt will look like versus New Orleans.

Horford is questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans due to a left neck sprain, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.

Horford normally sits out at least one game during a back-to-back set, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him sidelined Monday versus New Orleans or Tuesday versus Indiana. Luke Kornet (hamstring) is doubtful and Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) is questionable, so Boston's frontcourt is in danger of being extremely shorthanded versus Zion Williamson and Jonas Valanciunas.

Eubanks will start Sunday's game against the Magic, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

With Jusuf Nurkic (thumb) out, Eubanks will draw his first start since Christmas Day. However, Eubanks has played more than 22 minutes just one time this season, so Chimezie Metu, Keita Bates-Diop and Udoka Azubuike are also candidates for increased playing time in Nurkic's absence.

Poeltl (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports

Poeltl was upgraded to doubtful prior to being downgraded to out Sunday, a sign that he could be closing in on a return to action for the first time since Jan. 7. If Poeltl is able to practice Monday, he'll have a good chance at being cleared to play Tuesday against Chicago.

Porter (eye) is available to play Sunday against Atlanta.

Porter had been listed as probable due to a left eye abrasion, but he is cleared to suit up Sunday. Porter, Thaddeus Young and Chris Boucher will likely split center minutes with Jakob Poeltl (ankle) officially out.

Nurkic (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.

Nurkic left Friday's loss to Indiana early due to a left thumb sprain and had been deemed questionable for Sunday. The big man will turn his sights on preparing for Monday's matchup versus the Heat, while Drew Eubanks, Chimezie Metu and Udoka Azubuike are candidates for increased roles versus Orlando. Despite significant pain and swelling in his thumb, Nurkic may play in Miami, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic.

Collins (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Wizards, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

After five straight appearances, Collins was sidelined for the second half of San Antonio's back-to-back set Saturday versus Minnesota due to right ankle injury management. Barring a setback, Collins is likely trending more toward probable than questionable, but if he's ruled out, Dominick Barlow would probably be elevated to provide depth again.

Turner (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

With Turner joining Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) on the sideline, Pascal Siakam will likely serve as the clear go-to option for the Pacers' shorthanded squad. Jalen Smith had been serving as Turner's top backup, but he's listed as questionable for Sunday's contest while dealing with a back injury. Isaiah Jackson would presumably be the next man up to step in at center if Smith can't play.