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Kornet provided 20 points (9-11 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and three blocks in 33 minutes during Friday's 120-118 win over the Raptors.

Making his first appearance since Dec. 12 after missing time with a left adductor strain, Kornet stepped into the starting five while Kristaps Porzingis (calf) and Al Horford (rest) sat out the second half of the back-to-back set. Though he produced an excellent line for anyone who streamed him in season-long leagues or used him in a DFS option, Kornet could very well find himself out of the rotation if Porzingis and Horford are both available for the Celtics' next game Sunday versus the Spurs. Neemias Queta along with Horford had been operating as the Celtics' top two big men off the bench prior to Friday.

Boucher posted three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and three rebounds across seven minutes during Friday's 120-118 loss to the Celtics.

Boucher played fewer than 15 minutes for the 10th consecutive game, scoring just three points. Despite a proven ability to produce fantasy-relevant numbers, Boucher's days of playing meaningful minutes appear to be behind him. At this point, there is no reason to have him on a roster, even in deeper formats.

Collins left Friday's game versus Portland with an apparent ankle injury and is unlikely to return, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.

This is a tough blow for Collins and the Spurs, as he's been one of the few bright spots for San Antonio. Due to the lopsided score, it's safe to assume Collins' night is done. He started in place of Victor Wembanyama (ankle) on Friday and produced 17 points, three rebounds, two assists and one block across 18 minutes.

Sharpe provided 10 points (5-7 FG), nine rebounds and three assists across 18 minutes during Friday's 110-104 loss to the Wizards.

Sharpe led all bench players in Friday's contest in rebounds while ending as one of six Nets with a double-digit point total and finishing one board short of a double-double to lead the second unit. Sharpe has reached the double-digit scoring mark in five straight games, adding nine or more rebounds in three of those contests.

Claxton chipped in 11 points (4-10 FG, 3-5 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 30 minutes during Friday's 110-104 loss to the Wizards.

Claxton returned after missing the previous game due to illness and led all Nets in rebounds and blocks, ending as one of six players with a double-digit point total in a double-double effort. Claxton has hauled in 10 or more rebounds in three of his last four games and in 10 contests this year. He has finished with a double-double on eight occasions, including in two straight outings.

Sabonis finished Friday's 117-110 win over the Hawks with 25 points (12-17 FG, 1-4 FT), 10 rebounds and seven assists over 35 minutes.

Sabonis extended his double-double streak to 13 games Friday. The eight-year veteran out of Gonzaga is third in the NBA in both rebounds per game (12.1) and double-doubles (25) behind two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and Anthony Davis. Sabonis could see more action in the offense moving forward with Kevin Huerter leaving Friday's game with a hand injury.

Collins will start Friday's game versus Portland.

Victor Wembanyama (ankle) is getting the night off for rest, and it's possible that he sits in one game of back-to-back sets for a while as the Spurs exercise caution. Collins has 22 starts to his name this season, and he holds averages of 14.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.2 three-pointers in those games.

Williams (back) will sit out Friday's game against the Suns.

This will be the 10th straight game on the sidelines for Williams. The Hornets have been consistently labeling him as doubtful before ultimately ruling him out of games. It's best to consider him as doubtful for Monday's game against the Nuggets.

Kornet is in the starting lineup at center for Friday's game versus the Raptors, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

With Kristaps Porzingis (calf), Al Horford (rest) and Jayson Tatum (ankle) sidelined, Kornet will get a rare opportunity for minutes in a thin Celtics frontcourt. He is averaging 4.4 points and 3.3 rebounds across 12.9 minutes in 17 games this season.

Sharpe won't start Friday's game against the Wizards.

Sharpe will slide back to a bench role after garnering a spot start Wednesday in Nic Claxton's absence. Sharpe has scored in double figures in four games in a row, averaging 11.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.0 steals in 18.5 minutes during that stretch.