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Richards finished with 10 points (5-6 FG), eight rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 38 minutes during Monday's 119-112 overtime loss to the Bulls.

Richards co-led Charlotte with eight rebounds while logging his second-most playing time of the season. He was a critical presence to combat the physicality of Andre Drummond (21 points, 15 rebounds) while being Charlotte's best matchup for Nikola Vucevic (21 points) as well. Richards' usage and fantasy ceiling are low, but he's displaying a solid floor through his efficiency and rebounding prowess. With Mark Williams (back) out indefinitely, Richards should remain in a prominent role.

Embiid (knee) did not practice Tuesday and is unlikely to play Wednesday in Atlanta, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.

Embiid missed Saturday's game against Utah with some swelling in his left knee, and he's sat out of back-to-back practices since. The 76ers will release their injury report Tuesday evening, but it seems likely that Embiid will be questionable at best. If he's unable to play against Atlanta on Wednesday, Paul Reed could be heavily featured once again. Reed played 26 minutes against the Jazz on Saturday, posting 16 points, six rebounds and one assist.

Adebayo accumulated 22 points (9-12 FG, 4-7 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Monday's 120-113 victory over the Rockets.

Adebayo has been on a tear in recent weeks, recording double-doubles in seven of his last eight appearances dating back to Dec. 22 and hitting the 20-point plateau five times in that stretch. The absence of Jimmy Butler (foot) has resulted in a more prominent role on offense for Adebayo, and the star big man has risen to the occasion. Adebayo is averaging 21.5 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 steals per game over his last 10 appearances.

Sengun racked up 22 points (9-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and three steals in 33 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 120-113 loss to the Heat.

Monday's game against the Heat marked the third time in which Sengun recorded a double-double in at least two consecutive games, and the big man continues to produce on both ends of the court every time he steps on the hardwood. Sengun is undoubtedly going through his best moment of the season, and perhaps of his entire career, averaging 25.9 points, 9.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.7 steals per game across his last 10 contests.

Sharpe was diagnosed with a hyperextended left knee Tuesday and will be re-evaluated in about two weeks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Sharpe suffered the injury Sunday against Portland and his absence will be a blow to the Nets, as he's been fantastic off the bench. Given this timeframe, it's likely that Sharpe will miss at least six games, with the earliest potential return being Jan. 25 against Minnesota. The Nets aren't afraid of using small-ball lineups, so guys like Dorian Finney-Smith and Royce O'Neale could see an uptick in minutes. Starting center Nic Claxton could also have a higher fantasy floor in the short term.

Vucevic amassed 21 points (10-18 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 10 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 30 minutes off the bench during Monday's 119-112 overtime win over the Hornets.

In his second game back from a groin injury, Vucevic played more minutes than starting center Andre Drummond, but both big men delivered 20-10 performances. Drummond was a revelation during Vucevic's five-game absence, and while the latter should eventually regain his starting role, coach Billy Donovan is likely to do everything he can to keep both players productive, which could mean a slightly reduced workload for Vucevic.

Drummond posted 21 points (9-12 FG, 3-3 FT) and 15 rebounds over 23 minutes during Monday's 119-112 overtime win over Charlotte.

While Nikola Vucevic has returned to the lineup from a groin injury, he's come off the bench the last two games as the Bulls haven't wanted to disrupt the good thing Drummond has going. The veteran center has ripped down double-digit boards in all seven games he's started, averaging 14.0 points, 17.4 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.4 steals during that stretch, and while Vucevic should eventually regain his spot in the starting five, expect coach Billy Donovan to try and find a way for the two big men to co-exist.

Holmgren finished with 31 points (11-14 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 5-8 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 32 minutes during Monday's 136-128 victory over Washington.

It's the first time Holmgren has topped 30 points since Nov. 25, when he lit up the Sixers for 33. The 2022 No. 2 pick has scored in double digits in 15 straight games though while flashing his diverse skill set, averaging 19.0 points, 6.7 boards, 2.8 assists, 2.8 blocks and 1.9 threes over that stretch, shooting 59.1 percent from the floor and 45.3 percent from beyond the arc.

Porzingis finished with 19 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven assists, five rebounds and three blocks over 38 minutes in Monday's 133-131 loss to Indiana.

Porzingis tallied team-high marks in assists and blocks while hauling in a handful of rebounds and ending as one of five Celtics with a double-digit point total in an impressive all-around performance. Porzingis set a new season high in assists, and he has tallied at least 10 points, five rebounds and five assists in two games this year. Porzingis has now recorded three or more blocks in eight outings.

Horford notched 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt), six rebounds and one block over 32 minutes in Monday's 133-131 loss to Indiana.

Horford got the starting nod with Jayson Tatum (ankle) sidelined, finishing as one of six Celtics with a double-digit point total while hauling in a half-dozen rebounds along with one block in a losing effort. Horford has started 13 games this season, tallying at least 10 points and five boards in five of those contests.