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Robinson ended Wednesday's 112-103 win over the Raptors with 15 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals over 33 minutes.

Robinson finished with a plus-27 point differential -- second to Duncan Robinson (plus-33) -- and tied with Caleb Martin for the most rebounds on the Heat. It was the second straight game Robinson started at center with Bam Adebayo sidelined with a hip injury, and the former has now scored 15-plus points in each start. Robinson should continue to get plenty of minutes in the short-term with Adebayo not set to return until at least next Friday.

Gafford racked up 18 points (8-10 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 23 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 131-126 loss to the 76ers.

Gafford has now scored in double digits in nine of his last 11 games as he continues to operate behind Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole on the offensive side of the floor. Gafford has shown promise on both ends of the court and has now registered at least two blocks in six straight appearances.

Embiid (illness) registered 50 points (19-29 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 11-13 FT), 13 rebounds and seven assists over 38 minutes in Wednesday's 131-126 win over the Wizards.

Embiid joined Giannis Antetokounmpo, Zach LaVine and teammate Tyrese Maxey as the fourth player to score 50-plus points in a game this season. The reigning NBA MVP had missed the 76ers' last two games with an illness, but he returned to practice Monday and faced no restrictions while slotting back into the starting five Wednesday. He continues to cause trouble for opposing defenses, scoring 30-plus points six straight times and recording 10-plus free throw attempts in 10 of his last 11 appearances.

Wiseman registered four points (2-3FG) and four rebounds over eight minutes in Wednesday's 116-102 loss to the Grizzlies.

Wiseman was a DNP in each of the Pistons' last two games, but he saw the floor Wednesday after Jalen Duren left with an apparent ankle injury. If Duren is forced to miss time, Wiseman and fellow big man Marvin Bagley figure to see an uptick in minutes alongside Isaiah Stewart.

Duren recorded 17 points (8-12 FG, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds and one block in 30 minutes before suffering an apparent ankle injury in Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

According to Pistons coach Monty Williams, the severity of Duren's injury is uncertain. The Pistons should provide an update on the 20-year-old center's availability ahead of Friday's matchup with Orlando. If Duren is forced to miss any time, James Wiseman and Marvin Bagley would likely receive increased minutes.

Reath will enter the first unit for Wednesday's game against the Warriors, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Reath will make his second start of the 2023-24 campaign with Deandre Ayton (knee) sidelined. In his only other start this season, Reath logged eight points, four rebounds, an assist and a block across 20 minutes.

Ayton (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Warriors, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Ayton was previously handed a doubtful tag, so his absence isn't surprising. Duop Reath will start in his place, while Ayton's next chance to play will come Friday against Dallas.

Richards will enter the first unit for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.

Richards will make his first start of 2023-24 with Mark Williams (back) sidelined. In nine starts last season, Richards averaged 10.9 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks across 26.1 minutes, making him a very intriguing streamer and daily fantasy option.

Williams (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.

Williams has been downgraded from questionable to out and will miss his first game of the season. In Williams' absence, Nick Richards, who recently returned from a six-game absence due to a concussion, will likely start at center. However, Charlotte may opt to run out some smaller lineups with P.J. Washington or Miles Bridges at the five.

Bagley (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.

Bagley's playing time has dramatically dropped over the last week, as he is averaging just 12.3 minutes over his last four appearances. He was also completely left out of the rotation in a game during that stretch. Bagley figures to see another limited role versus Memphis.