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Robinson amassed 14 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 129-96 victory over the Cavaliers.

Robinson played starter-level minutes off the bench in the blowout victory, outplaying fill-in starter Thomas Bryant. With Bam Adebayo (hip) sidelined, it was Robinson who took full advantage of the situation. While it does appear as though he is the third-string center right now, common sense says that he should usurp Bryant at some point. Until then, he can be left alone in all standard formats.

Powell provided one assist across five minutes during Wednesday's 104-101 victory over the Lakers.

Powell's playing time has fluctuated throughout the campaign, but this was just the second game over the 14 contests in which he's appeared that he's logged fewer than 10 minutes. The veteran center's inability to get involved Wednesday was particularly surprising with starter Dereck Lively departing in the third quarter after suffering an apparent back injury. Instead of Powell taking over, Richaun Holmes logged a season-high 23 minutes and performed well with four points, 10 boards and a block. Given Powell's lack of impact of late -- he came into Wednesday averaging just 2.3 points and 3.0 boards over 13.8 minutes across his past four games -- there's a chance Holmes begins to see more opportunities in his place.

Lively has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Lakers with a lower back contusion.

Lively took a scary fall on an alley-oop attempt and was assisted off the court before being ruled out for the rest of the tilt. While he's out, expect Dwight Powell and Richaun Holmes to see more action. Fantasy managers should be on the lookout for a status update prior to Saturday's meeting with the Clippers at 10:30 pm ET.

Eubanks (left ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Warriors, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Eubanks will finish the contest with six points, six rebounds and three blocks over 16 minutes. While he's out, expect Chimezie Metu and Keita Bates-Diop to see more minutes. Eubanks' next chance to play will come Friday at Memphis.

Reath will start Wednesday's game against the Jazz, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Deandre Ayton was a late scratch Wednesday due to back soreness, which will allow Reath to make his first career start. Over six appearances this season, Reath has averaged 6.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 13.0 minutes.

Ayton is out for Wednesday's game versus the Jazz due to back soreness, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Ayton wasn't carrying an injury designation until being ruled out shortly before tipoff Wednesday. Duop Reath will enter the starting lineup in his absence. Ayton's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Milwaukee.

Badji (recently signed) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Badji's absence was to be expected considering he signed a two-way deal with Portland earlier Wednesday. While he won't be ready in time for Wednesday's tilt, he'll have a few days to get acclimated with the Blazers before they take on the Bucks on Sunday.

Bryant will join the first unit for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Despite receiving a DNP-CD in each of Miami's last three contests, Bryant will step into the starting lineup with Bam Adebayo (hip) and Kevin Love (personal) sidelined. In his only other start this season, Bryant played 22 minutes and logged 10 points, two rebounds and two steals.

Adebayo (hip) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Despite being listed as probable, Adebayo has been downgraded all the way to out due to a left hip contusion. With Kevin Love (personal) also out, Thomas Bryant and Orlando Robinson will likely receive increased playing time. Adebayo's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Knicks.

Yurtseven finished Tuesday's 131-99 loss to the Lakers with 18 points (8-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 17 minutes.

Yurtseven made the most of the extended playing time he received in Tuesday's blowout loss. The 25-year-old big man led Utah in points and rebounds while playing a season-high 17 minutes. However, Yurtseven is unlikely to be a significant part of Utah's rotation going forward.