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Sabonis accumulated 20 points (9-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Saturday's 125-104 win over the Jazz.

Sabonis crept closer to a triple-double after falling three assists shy of the milestone in Thursday's win against the Thunder, but the big man extended his streak of double-doubles in the victory. Sabonis has enjoyed a red-hot December, averaging 18.0 points, 13.9 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.3 steals across seven games this month.

Looney amassed four points (2-5 FG), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Saturday's 124-120 victory over Brooklyn.

Looney managed just four points in the win, adding seven rebounds in another modest performance. Even with Draymond Green (suspension) out, Looney has not been able to make the most of a favorable situation. His lack of offensive versatility and an inability to produce on the defensive end means he should be viewed as nothing more than a streaming consideration.

Embiid produced 42 points (18-23 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 30 minutes during Saturday's 135-82 victory over the Hornets.

Embiid dominated from the opening tip, taking full advantage of an opposition who simply had no one to throw at him. Currently, the No. 2 ranked player in nine-category leagues, Embiid is putting together another MVP-caliber season. As long as he can remain relatively healthy, managers have nothing to worry about in terms of Embiid returning or exceeding value moving forward.

Bamba recorded seven points (3-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound and one assist across seven minutes during Saturday's 135-82 victory over Charlotte.

Bamba saw just seven minutes in the victory, scoring seven points on 100 percent shooting. It's been a disappointing season for Bamba, playing more than 10 minutes only twice thus far. As long as Joel Embiid is healthy, Bamba has no shot at putting up fantasy-relevant production.

Lively will not return to Saturday's game versus the Trail Blazers due to a left ankle sprain. He finished scoreless with two rebounds in six minutes.

The Mavericks were already without Richaun Holmes due to an illness. Dallas is likely to play a lot of smaller lineups for the rest of the evening, and we could see more of Grant Williams, Markieff Morris and Dwight Powell.

Wiseman totaled 17 points (7-9 FG, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Saturday's 146-114 loss to the Bucks.

Wiseman led all Pistons bench players in scoring, rebounds and assists while setting a season-high mark with five dimes. It was his third straight game with at least 10 points, and Wiseman has reached the double-digit point total in only five contests this year. He has averaged 15.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists over his last three games and continues to benefit from multiple absences in Detroit's frontcourt, namely Jalen Duren (ankle).

Kessler will move to the bench for Saturday's game against the Kings, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

The Jazz are missing backup center Omer Yurtseven (illness) in addition to John Collins (illness), while Lauri Markkanen returns from a rest day to pair up with Kelly Olynyk in the frontcourt. Walker is coming off a strong showing against the Trail Blazers on Thursday, as he racked up 10 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, seven blocks and one steal in 26 minutes.

Bagley contributed 12 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 22 minutes during Saturday's 146-114 loss to the Bucks.

Bagley entered the starting lineup in place of Isaiah Stewart (shoulder), leading all Pistons players in rebounds and blocks while finishing as one of six players with a double-digit point total in a losing effort. Bagley has tallied at least 10 points and seven rebounds in three games this season, but he hadn't reached that feat since Nov. 14 against Atlanta.

Yurtseven (illness) will not play in Saturday's game against the Kings, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

The Jazz upgraded Yurtseven to questionable after ruling him out early Saturday morning, only to rule him out yet again before warmups. Kelly Olynyk could pick up a handful of extra minutes with Yurtseven sitting this one out.

Carter (finger) is out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Carter's recovery has been slower than expected, and he's now set to miss a 20th straight game Sunday. The big man has been sidelined since early November due to a fractured finger, but he practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, so he might be getting closer to a potential return. His next chance to play will come against the Heat on Wednesday.