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Claxton finished with 16 points (8-8 FG, 0-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, four blocks and two steals across 36 minutes during Sunday's 134-127 overtime loss to the Trail Blazers.

Claxton led all players in Sunday's contest in blocks to go along with a team-best rebound total and a pair of steals while ending as one of five Nets with a double-digit point total in a double-double outing. Claxton has recorded four or more blocks in six games this year. He has also tallied a double-double in 12 appearances this year, including in seven of his last 10 outings.

Reath amassed 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 41 minutes during Sunday's 134-127 overtime win over the Nets.

Reath led all players in Sunday's contest in rebounds while adding a trio of blocks and ending as one of six Trail Blazers with a double-digit point total in his first double-double of the season. Reath hauled in double-digit rebounds for the first time this year while also setting a season high in blocks. Reath has finished with at least 15 points and seven rebounds in two straight contests.

Allen chipped in 29 points (11-19 FG, 7-7 FT), 16 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 31 minutes during Sunday's 117-115 win over the Spurs.

Allen led all players in Sunday's contest in rebounds and scoring while also finishing with a perfect mark from the charity stripe to propel Cleveland to a close victory. Allen has hauled in at least 15 rebounds in four games this year, adding 20 or more points in two of those outings.

Looney isn't in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Toronto, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Looney started the last two matchups and averaged 5.5 points and 4.0 rebounds in 17.0 minutes per game. However, he'll retreat to the bench Sunday while Trayce Jackson-Davis returns to the starting lineup.

Sharpe (knee) will undergo an MRI on Monday, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Sharpe suffered a left knee sprain during Sunday's 134-127 overtime loss to the Trail Blazers, finishing the game with 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block in 17 minutes. He'll require additional imaging in Brooklyn on Monday to determine the extent of his injury. He won't make the initial trip to Paris with the rest of the team ahead of Thursday's game against Cleveland, but coach Jacque Vaughn said that Sharpe could join the team later in the week if the MRI brings good news.

Lively (ankle) will not play Sunday against Minnesota, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.

Lively's next opportunity to take the court will be Tuesday against Memphis, but his left ankle is a troublesome injury to monitor after he suffered sprains on two separate occasions this season. Sunday will mark his second consecutive absence, with Dwight Powell likely to start again in his place.

Holmes (personal) is available for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Mark Followill of Bally Sports Southwest reports.

Holmes missed the last two games while tending to a personal matter, but he'll be able to suit up Sunday. However, he isn't a regular part of the Mavericks' rotation.

Sharpe will not return to Sunday's contest after suffering a left knee sprain, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Sharpe was helped to the locker room after suffering the injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's contest. The initial diagnosis of a knee sprain will certainly be followed by additional testing for the 22-year-old. If he dodged a major injury, he'll have three full days of rest until Brooklyn next takes the court Thursday against Cleveland.

Jackson (finger) is questionable for Monday's game against Boston.

Jackson suited up Saturday against Boston despite his finger injury, but he continues to deal with the ailment ahead of Monday's rematch. If he's unavailable, Jalen Smith, Obi Toppin and James Johnson could see a slight uptick in playing time.

Sharpe went to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to an apparent leg injury, C.J. Holmes of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Sharpe went down after contesting a layup in the closing minutes of Sunday's matchup and appeared to be in considerable pain afterward. The severity of his injury isn't yet clear, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him out for the rest of the game since he exited with just over three minutes remaining. Before his departure, he tallied 11 points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and a block in 17 minutes.