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Claxton closed Sunday's 121-99 loss to the 76ers with 10 points (5-6 FG, 0-3 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one block over 23 minutes.

Claxton led all Nets in rebounds while finishing one board short of a double-double, as he was one of four Brooklyn players with a double-digit point total. Claxton hauled in at least nine rebounds for the second time this season and has scored in double figures in three of his last four outings.

Carter (finger) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.

Carter is approximately three weeks removed from undergoing surgery to address a fractured third metacarpal on his left hand. The Magic were set to re-evaluate the center after three weeks, and while he could be cleared to resume basketball activities in the coming days, Carter looks like he may require some ramp-up time before he's deemed ready for game action. Expect Carter to miss both ends of the Magic's back-to-back set to begin the week, with Orlando returning to action Wednesday against the Nuggets following Tuesday's contest.

Biyombo logged two points (1-2 FG), two rebounds and one block in 14 minutes during Sunday's 102-100 loss to Boston.

Biyombo was getting a lot of consistent minutes coming into Sunday's game, but he picked up five fouls in this one. It's worth noting that Santi Aldama is heating up, but the Grizzlies have actually been starting a jumbo lineup featuring all three of Biyombo, Aldama and Jaren Jackson.

Porzingis provided 26 points (9-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, six blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 102-100 win over Memphis.

Porzingis led the team in scoring and put on another terrific defensive display as the Celtics picked up their fifth straight win. Over his last three games, Porzingis has a total of 10 blocks. He's also been red hot from the field, shooting 59.4 percent.

Sengun provided 23 points (11-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 10 rebounds, five assists and one block across 31 minutes during Sunday's 105-104 loss to the Lakers.

Sengun had a tough task dealing with Anthony Davis, but he still posted a solid fantasy stat line and recorded his second double-double of the year. Even though the double-doubles are not as consistent as last season, it's worth noting that he has scored in double figures while grabbing at least seven rebounds in all but one contest in 2023-24. Sengun is averaging 20.4 points and 8.1 rebounds per game in November.

Queta logged five minutes off the bench in Sunday's 102-100 win over the Grizzlies, missing his only field-goal attempt and grabbing two rebounds.

Queta was sidelined for each of the Celtics' first 10 games with a right foot injury before he was finally cleared to play ahead of Wednesday's 117-107 win over the 76ers. He didn't play in that contest and also sat out Friday's 108-105 win over Toronto, but Queta got the chance to make his Boston debut Sunday in a narrow win. The seven-foot center will likely be an irregular part of the rotation moving forward, but with veteran Al Horford being a candidate to sit out the second half of a back-to-back set Monday in Charlotte, Queta and Luke Kornet could both be in line for minutes.

Nurkic had 18 points (7-11 FG, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 35 minutes during Sunday's 140-137 double-overtime win over Utah.

This was the fourth double-double of the season for Nurkic. He was in a slump coming into Sunday's game, so it's good to see him get back on track. In his previous three contests, he averaged just 7.0 points and 6.6 rebounds.

Sabonis logged 32 points (13-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-10 FT), 13 rebounds and six assists across 35 minutes during Sunday's 129-113 victory over the Mavericks.

Sabonis had a tough stretch earlier this month but has managed to bounce back admirably, as he has delivered three straight double-doubles while shooting an elite 74.5 percent from the field in that span. The return of De'Aaron Fox has softened the offensive burden on Sabonis' shoulders, but he's thriving as the team's second option behind the electric floor general.

Wagner posted 16 points (6-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 21 minutes during Sunday's 128-116 victory over Indiana.

Wagner led all Magic bench players in scoring while finishing as one of six players with a double-digit point total in a road victory. Wagner has posted 15 or more points in four contests this season, including in two of his last five appearances.

Richards (concussion) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Celtics.

Richards landed in concussion protocols and will be sidelined for a second straight game Monday. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Washington. In his absence, P.J. Washington and Miles Bridges will likely play more center with the second unit.