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Sarr (illness) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

Sarr is available Thursday after missing Wednesday's contest with a non-COVID illness. However, Sarr isn't expected to receive significant playing time.

Horford is out for Thursday's game versus the Bucks due to rest purposes, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Horford will continue to sit out one leg of Boston's back-to-backs. However, Kristaps Porzingis will return to action, while Luke Kornet and Neemis Queta are candidates to receive increased minutes. Horford should return for Saturday's matchup with Houston.

Porzingis (knee) is available for Thursday's matchup at the Bucks, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis continues to periodically miss time and has appeared in 12 of the Celtics' past 21 contests, but he'll be good to go Thursday following a one-game absence. In his previous appearance against the Bucks, a 119-116 victory, Porzingis posted 21 points, six rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes.

Sengun finished Wednesday's 124-119 overtime loss to the Bulls with 25 points (11-19 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-8 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and two steals in 41 minutes.

Sengun ended just one rebound shy of recording a third consecutive double-double, but the big man had another impressive showing as the Rockets fell to the Bulls in overtime. Sengun has a strong claim to be one of the most productive centers in the Western Conference in recent weeks, as he's averaging 22.0 points, 9.1 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.7 blocks per game since the start of December.

Vucevic closed with 18 points (9-17 FG, 0-5 3Pt), 15 rebounds, three assists and one block in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 124-119 overtime victory over the Rockets.

Vucevic had a strong performance and made his presence felt down low on both ends of the court. Vucevic is always going to find ways to produce as long as he remains in the starting lineup, but perhaps the biggest fantasy downfall of his return to the starting unit is the huge downgrade in Andre Drummond's value. Vucevic is expected to remain as Chicago's starting center when the Bulls take on the Warriors on Friday.

Adebayo recorded 25 points (9-16 FG, 7-7 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and two blocks across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 128-120 loss to the Thunder.

Adebayo has been tasked with handling a bigger role on offense with Jimmy Butler (foot) sidelined, and for the most part, the star big man has been stepping up to the challenge. Adebayo has eight double-doubles over his last nine outings and is averaging 22.2 points with 12.0 rebounds per game in that span.

Towns chipped in 25 points (8-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 13 rebounds, six assists and two steals across 44 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 127-120 overtime loss to the Celtics.

Towns led all players in Wednesday's overtime contest in rebounds while ending as one of two Timberwolves with 25 or more points to go along with a team-high assist total in a losing effort. Towns tallied at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for the first time this year while recording his first double-double since Dec. 20 against Philadelphia.

Reid provided 19 points (7-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and three blocks across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 127-120 overtime loss to the Celtics.

Reid led all bench players in Wednesday's contest in scoring, rebounds and assists while recording a team-high three blocks in extended time off the bench due to the absence of Rudy Gobert (hip). Reid tied a season high in rebounds while tallying his second game with 10 or more boards and notching his second double-double of the year. Reid has now posted at least 19 points off the bench in five outings.

Horford posted nine points (3-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt), eight rebounds and five assists in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 127-120 overtime win over the Timberwolves.

Horford overcame an illness by putting forth a well-rounded game against Minnesota, ending one point and two boards short of a double-double to go along with a handful of assists. Horford has posted at least five points, five rebounds and five assists in six games this year, including in two of his last three outings.

Holmgren supplied 23 points (10-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 128-120 win over Miami.

Holmgren was extremely efficient from the field despite his woes from beyond the arc, but he did more than just score. He also made his presence felt on the defensive end with his 16th outing with three or more blocks. Holmgren is averaging 19.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.0 blocks per game across five January contests.