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Porzingis produced 21 points (9-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds and three assists over 28 minutes during Saturday's 117-94 victory over the Raptors.

Porzingis has adjusted to his new surroundings in Boston, and while he's operating as the third-best offensive option behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, he's posted solid numbers across the board. The veteran big man hasn't been able to replicate his 30-point performance from the season opener, but he has scored at least 20 points in four of his last five outings.

Allen supplied 12 points (2-6 FG, 8-9 FT), five rebounds and four assists over 28 minutes during Saturday's 118-110 victory over the Warriors.

Fueled by converting at the free-throw line, Allen's 12 points on 10 true shot attempts is good efficiency. The biggest storyline is Allen's restricted playing time, which seems to be set around the 28-minute mark. Even with the cap, the 25-year-old is capable of larger performances than Saturday, but his overall ceiling is limited until the restriction is lifted.

Poeltl had 12 points (6-10 FG), three rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes during Saturday's 117-94 loss to the Celtics.

Poeltl scored in double digits for just the fourth time this season, but there was not much he could've done to stop the Celtics' dominant frontcourt, as he was matched up with Kristaps Porzingis during the entire contest. Over his last six appearances, Poeltl has averaged 11.5 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.8 steals-plus-blocks in 25.8 minutes per game.

Reid (neck) is questionable for Sunday's game against Golden State.

Reid was forced to exit Friday's matchup against San Antonio due to neck spasms, and he's since been added to the injury report with neck soreness. The Timberwolves should determine Reid's availability after re-evaluating him Sunday morning.

Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Saturday that Allen will be on a minute restriction for the foreseeable future, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. He has played three games since returning from an ankle sprain.

Allen logged 26 and 28 minutes in Cleveland's previous two contests, which is likely the range that his minutes will fall in moving forward. Although it's unclear if Allen's ankle reacted poorly to his return, Bickerstaff said that the minutes restriction will be in place for an undetermined amount of time.

Duren (ankle) will not play Sunday against Chicago.

Duren's long-term ankle health is the priority, so his absence Sunday after aggravating his ankle injury Friday is unsurprising. Marvin Bagley and Isaiah Stewart should see larger roles.

Claxton (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game versus the Wizards, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Claxton is set to return Sunday after suffering a high-ankle sprain in Brooklyn's season opener. While the 24-year-old big man should return to the starting lineup, it wouldn't be surprising for him to be on a minutes restriction. Royce O'Neale and Dorian Finney-Smith will likely see their minutes reduced due to Claxton's return.

Gafford accumulated 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, five blocks and two steals across 30 minutes during Friday's 124-117 loss to Charlotte.

Friday's matchup marked the second time this season Gafford has reached five blocks, which has him at a career-high 2.8 per game across six games. The big man is also averaging 7.8 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 23.8 minutes. His fantasy impact will presumably depend on his ability to accumulate rejections going forward.

Williams posted 21 points (10-19 FG, 1-2 FT), 20 rebounds and three assists across 30 minutes during Friday's 124-117 win over Washington.

Williams 24 rebounds were a career-high mark en route to his first career 20-20 game. The huge effort was enough to get over his lack of blocks, as the big man continues to excel early in the season. He is now averaging 15.4 points, 9.9 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks across 25.6 minutes in eight games this season. He is also shooting a remarkable 72.1 percent from the floor. If the second-year center can start seeing more minutes, his future looks bright with Charlotte's young squad.

Zubac registered 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 22 minutes during Friday's 144-126 loss to Dallas.

Zubac ended just two rebounds away from posting a double-double. While he'll never be tasked with carrying the offense, especially considering all the players surrounding him, he is a good finisher near the rim and provides value as a potential double-double threat every night. Zubac has two double-doubles on the season and has already scored in double digits four times.