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Hartenstein (Achilles) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Heat.

Hartenstein has missed back-to-back games due to an Achilles injury. He was initially listed as doubtful ahead of his first absence and questionable ahead of his second, so it appears he's making at least some progress. However, if Hartenstein is ruled out, Jericho Sims would likely draw another start while Precious Achiuwa could see an expanded role off the bench.

Bamba (knee) was a full participant during Friday's practice, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Bamba has missed six straight games due to right knee inflammation, but he's trending in the right direction after logging a full practice. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday in Denver, and his status for that game should be revealed when Philadelphia drops its injury report Friday night.

Fernando (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Mavericks.

Fernando's ongoing absence shouldn't impact the rotation, as Clint Capela and Onyeka Okongwu are both available. Fernando's next chance to suit up will come Sunday versus the Raptors.

Capela (calf) is available for Friday's game against the Mavericks.

Capela will shake off a questionable tag and suit up Friday despite a calf issue. He has notched a double-double in back-to-back games and has averaged 10.3 points, 9.7 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 23.8 minutes per game over his last six appearances.

Porzingis (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday's game versus the Clippers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis is expected to miss Saturday's contest due to a left ankle sprain he suffered against Miami. While the 28-year-old big man downplayed the severity of his injury, it appears Boston will play it cautiously. Al Horford will likely enter the starting lineup if Porzingis is ruled out.

Adebayo recorded 19 points (8-14 FG, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 29 minutes during Thursday's 143-110 loss to Boston.

Adebayo's 19 points tied Tyler Herro for the team lead, but they were little match for a Celtics starting lineup that saw all five players provide at least 15 points. Adebayo has now scored in double digits in 19 straight games since his mid-December return from a bruised hip, averaging 20.5 points, 10.9 boards, 4.6 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.9 steals over that stretch.

Claxton chipped in 16 points (8-10 FG), 11 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals over 39 minutes during Thursday's 96-94 loss to Minnesota.

Claxton led all Nets players in rebounds while tallying a team-high pair of blocks and a team-high-tying pair of steals en route to finishing as the lone player with a double-double. Claxton has recorded 10 or more rebounds in nine of his last 10 outings, posting a double-double in eight of those 10 appearances.

Gobert ended Thursday's 96-94 victory over Brooklyn with 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 33 minutes.

Gobert paced all players in Thursday's contest in rebounds while ending as one of two Timberwolves with a double-double in a winning effort. Gobert has hauled in 10 or more rebounds in 12 straight games, posting a double-double in nine of those outings.

Towns contributed 27 points (12-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists over 37 minutes during Thursday's 96-94 victory over Brooklyn.

Towns has been on fire for Minnesota as of late, continuing that trend by leading all players in Thursday's contest in scoring and ending as one of two Timberwolves with 10 or more rebounds in a double-double outing. Towns has posted at least 18 points and 10 rebounds in two of his last four games while averaging an impressive 38.7 points over his last three games.

Turner posted 20 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 27 minutes during Thursday's 134-122 win over Philadelphia.

Turner connected on a team-high-tying trio of threes while ending one rebound short of a double-double and finishing as one of two Pacers with 20 or more points in a winning effort. Turner, who also recorded a team-high-tying pair of blocks, has posted at least 20 points and eight rebounds in 10 outings this season, including in two of his last four games.