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Gobert closed with 21 points (8-10 FG, 5-6 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 113-92 win over Orlando.

Tuesday marked the 23rd time this season Gobert has recorded a double-double, which is tied with reigning MVP Joel Embiid for sixth-most in the NBA. Gobert has grabbed 12 or more boards in five of his last six games and has blocked two or more shots in two of his last three appearances.

Towns logged 28 points (11-19 FG, 5-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, five assists and three steals across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 113-92 win over the Magic.

Towns led the Timberwolves in scoring for the first time since Dec. 16. Tuesday's game was only the second time this season he's hit five or more three-pointers in a game, despite shooting 39.4 percent from beyond the arc this year. He's had a strong start to the new year and has averaged 25.0 points on 50.6 percent shooting (44.4 percent from three-point range), 6.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists over his last five games.

Biyombo is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Dallas, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.

Biyombo came off the bench and played 26 minutes versus the Suns on Sunday, while Xavier Tillman played just three minutes despite getting the start. Both players will likely be utilized Tuesday with Jaren Jackson (knee) sidelined.

Ayton (knee) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Knicks, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Ayton's absence streak will extend to eight games Tuesday after being downgraded from doubtful to out with right knee tendinitis. Ayton's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with the Thunder. With Moses Brown (wrist) and Jabari Walker (knee) also sidelined, Duop Reath and Ibou Badji should handle increased roles in the frontcourt again.

Embiid (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Embiid will miss a second consecutive game, marking his sixth absence over Philadelphia's last eight contests. Paul Reed should draw another start after posting 16 points, six rebounds and an assist during Saturday's loss to Utah, while Embiid's next chance to suit up will come Friday versus the Kings. However, the reigning MVP still isn't practicing, so it's unclear how close he is to playing.

Capela is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the 76ers due to right Achilles soreness, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Capela is in danger of missing just his second game this season due to an Achilles injury. Onyeka Okongwu would likely start at center if Capela is ruled out.

Horford is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves due to an illness.

Wednesday's contest is the first half of a back-to-back set, so Horford was expected to sit out at least one of the next two games already. With Kristaps Porzingis (knee) also questionable, Boston's frontcourt may be thin for a tough matchup against Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert.

Porzingis is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves due to a right knee contusion.

Porzingis played 38 minutes during Monday's loss to Indiana, posting 19 points, seven assists, five rebounds and three blocks. The extent of his current knee injury remains unclear, but the Celtics are likely just being cautious during the first half of a back-to-back set. Al Horford (illness) is also questionable, so Boston's frontcourt may be thin versus Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert.

Theis accumulated six points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 14 minutes during Monday's 138-111 victory over Phoenix.

Even with Mason Plumlee healthy and available, Theis continues to operate as the primary backup to Ivica Zubac. Across his last 15 appearances, Theis has averaged 6.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 0.6 blocks in 15.9 minutes per game.

The Raptors announced Tuesday that Poeltl (ankle) will be re-evaluated in two weeks but is out indefinitely, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Given the phrasing of the release, Poeltl will likely be sidelined for more than two weeks but should be evaluated again before the end of January. In Poeltl's absence, Chris Boucher and Jontay Porter are likely candidates for more playing time, but Toronto could also opt to use Pascal Siakam at center more often. Thaddeus Young and Jalen McDaniels could also carve out more playing time in the frontcourt until Poeltl is cleared to suit up again.