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Koloko (illness) will not play Wednesday against Memphis.

Koloko has yet to play this season due to a respiratory ailment. The 23-year-old remains out indefinitely.

Sengun notched 26 points (9-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-9 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and three steals across 27 minutes during Monday's 136-113 win over the Pistons.

Sengun led all players in Monday's contest in scoring while leading the Rockets in assists and ending one dime short of a double-double. Sengun has tallied 20 or more points in six straight games, posting at least 25 points and eight assists in back-to-back games.

Duren posted 12 points (6-7 FG), 13 rebounds and one assist over 22 minutes during Monday's 136-113 loss to the Rockets.

Duren grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds, finished as one of five Pistons with a double-digit point total and ended as the lone player with a double-double. Despite the Pistons' struggles, Duren has been strong offensively and on the boards as of late, posting a double-double in seven straight contests.

Jokic posted 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 27 minutes during Monday's 111-93 win over the Hornets.

In a game that was tied at halftime, Jokic posting his lowest shot volume of any full game this season can't simply be attributed to an 18-point win over a cellar-dwelling team. Monday's performance can be chalked up as an aberration, however, as the 28-year-old is still averaging career highs with 25.7 points and 12.3 assists on 17.8 shots per game -- constituting a sizable increase from 14.8 shots per game last season.

Richards notched 15 points (7-12 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Monday's 111-93 loss to Denver.

Richards finished with a team-worst minus-29 net rating during his time on the court, but he nonetheless delivered his second-highest scoring output of the season while logging double-digit shot attempts for the first time through 25 appearances. Despite lacking versatility on both ends, Richards has been a passable rim protector and grades as an above-average offensive rebounder, which should help him secure a sizable role until Mark Williams (back) can return.

Bol accumulated 11 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and one assist over 20 minutes during Monday's 109-88 win over the Trail Blazers.

This was the first game of the season that Bol saw double-digit minutes, as he made the most of his opportunity with Kevin Durant (hamstring) getting the night off. Durant is expected back for Wednesday's game versus Dallas, but Bol's performance Monday will likely be in the back of coach Frank Vogel's mind the next time his team is shorthanded.

Adebayo contributed 21 points (6-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-13 FT), 15 rebounds and four assists over 36 minutes during Monday's 121-104 loss to the Clippers.

The Heat were severely shorthanded in Monday's contest, but Adebayo held the frontcourt together and kept the game somewhat competitive. His work in Monday's loss marked his fifth consecutive double-double, making Adebayo one of the most effective fantasy centers in the Eastern Conference over the past couple of weeks.

Allen tallied 16 points (5-11 FG, 6-8 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one steal over 34 minutes in Monday's 124-121 loss to Toronto.

Allen led the Raptors in rebounds while finishing as one of five players with a double-digit point total en route to a double-double performance. Allen has hauled in 10 or more boards in 11 games this season, tallying a double-double in nine of those outings.

Plumlee (knee) has been cleared to return Monday against Miami, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

Plumlee is active following a 25-game absence after spraining his left MCL on Nov. 6 against the Knicks. Coach Tyronn Lue noted that Plumlee is still acclimating to a knee brace he will wear in games, so Plumlee will likely be ramped up cautiously. Ivica Zubac and Daniel Theis will continue controlling the big man minutes Monday, but Plumlee's return to health brings the Clippers to full strength, adding a synergistic offensive presence and passable rim protector to the rotation.

Hartenstein registered seven points (2-3 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, three blocks and three steals across 39 minutes during Monday's 112-106 win over the Timberwolves.

The six combined blocks and steals were a season high for Hartenstein, and it's the third straight game in which the center has nabbed at least three steals. Since moving into the starting lineup, he's averaging 6.4 points, 8.7 boards, 3.1 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.0 blocks, and the Knicks seem comfortable letting Hartenstein focus on the defensive end of the court while Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle carry the load on offense.