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Turner (hamstrings) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.

Turner returned to action Wednesday but is questionable for the second leg of Indiana's back-to-back due to bilateral hamstring soreness. If Turner is ruled out, Isaiah Jackson would likely replace him in the starting lineup.

Yurtseven (illness) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Pistons.

Yurtseven's absence streak will extend to four games after being ruled out for the second leg of Utah's back-to-back Thursday due to an illness. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Toronto.

Sharpe registered nine points (3-7 FG, 3-4 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 121-102 loss to the Knicks.

Sharpe's nine offensive boards helped him record a season-high 15 rebounds while coming off the bench in Wednesday's loss. Despite grabbing double-digit rebounds in eight games this season, the 22-year-old big man has recorded just three double-doubles.

Hartenstein supplied two points (1-3 FG), 10 rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 121-102 victory over the Nets.

Despite being inserted into the starting lineup, Hartensein didn't receive any more playing time than he had over the last three games. While this is partly due to the Knicks blowing out the Nets, it also demonstrates how the 25-year-old big man already was New York's primary center, even with Jericho Sims (ankle) starting. With Mitchell Robinson (ankle) out for the season and Sims out for at least a week, Hartenstein should continue to receive increased playing time.

Turner recorded 18 points (5-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six rebounds and two blocks over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 144-113 victory over the Hornets.

Turner returned to action Wednesday after missing the previous game due to a hamstring injury. The 27-year-old center recorded his 17th multi-block game of the season during Indiana's win over Charlotte. Turner ranks eighth in the NBA with 2.1 blocks per contest.

Bryant finished with 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 17 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 115-106 victory over Orlando.

With Kevin Love (illness) out of action, Bryant saw his biggest workload since Nov. 22 and set a new, if modest, season high in scoring. His role in the Miami frontcourt behind Bam Adebayo limits his fantasy upside, but Bryant could have some appeal as a bargain DFS option Friday against the Hawks if Love remains sidelined.

Sabonis notched 13 points (6-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-4 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists and one block across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 144-119 loss to Boston.

Sabonis had a fine overall game, but the Kings needed another superior scoring option to battle back against the Celtics, and that option never developed. Kevin Huerter continued to struggle and Keegan Murray regressed, leaving Sabonis and De'Aaron Fox to shoulder a very heavy load.

Porzingis finished Wednesday's 144-119 victory over Sacramento with 24 points (7-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and six blocks over 29 minutes.

Although Porzingis finished one rebound shy of a double-double, he used his floor-stretching ability with great mid-range and perimeter shooting to help the Celtics blow out the Kings. His calf injury did not seem to be an issue, and he carried a full load, with Al Horford (rest) taking a seat.

Towns recorded 23 points (9-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 13 rebounds and two assists in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 127-113 loss to the 76ers.

Towns led all players in Wednesday's game in rebounds while finishing as one of three players with 20 or more points and the lone Timberwolves player with a double-double in a losing effort. Towns has hauled in 10 or more boards in 16 outings this year, posting a double-double four of his last five games.

Embiid closed with 51 points (17-25 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 17-18 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 127-113 victory over the Timberwolves.

Embiid led all players in Wednesday's game in scoring and shots made both at from the field and at the free throw line while posting a season-high point total and his second 50-point outing of the year. Embiid, who also hauled in a team-leading rebound mark in a double-double outing, is the fifth player in NBA history to have at least 30 points and 10 rebounds in 12 straight games. Over his last eight outings, Embiid has averaged 41.4 points, 12.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.9 blocks and 1.4 steals while shooting 61.5 percent from the field.