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Sengun ended Wednesday's 128-94 win over the Lakers with 19 points (8-10 FG, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and four assists in 25 minutes.

Like every starter on both teams, Sengun was on the floor for less than 30 minutes due to the blowout nature of Houston's victory. Despite that, the big man managed to put up a healthy stat line on the strength of an efficient 8-for-10 mark from the field. Sengun has been a consistent scoring presence for the surging Rockets this season, posting at least 14 points in each of their seven games. He's continuing to climb the ranks of fantasy's top big men with per-game averages of 18.3 points, 8.3 boards, 6.6 assists and 1.7 three-pointers in 30.6 minutes.

Sharpe racked up 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds and two steals across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 100-93 victory over the Clippers.

Sharpe hauled in a team-high-tying rebound total while posting his first double-double of the season off the bench. Sharpe has recorded a double-digit rebound total twice this season while scoring 10 or more points in four contests.

Jokic (wrist) will play Wednesday against Golden State.

Jokic was initially tabbed probable for the contest, so his availability comes as no surprise. He played through the injury Monday against New Orleans and logged a triple-double across 36 minutes, so fantasy managers shouldn't have any concerns about Jokic's workload.

Powell will start Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.

A previous report indicated that Maxi Kleber would enter the starting lineup in place of Dereck Lively (illness), it will in fact be Powell starting at the five. In six games, Powell has averaged 6.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals/blocks over 16.0 minutes.

Bagley will come off the bench in Wednesday's game against the Bucks, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

Bagley drew the start last time out -- landing 10 points, two rebounds and an assist across 24 minutes -- but he'll return to the second unit with Jalen Duren (ankle) back in action. In six games coming off the bench, Bagley has averaged 10.5 points and 5.5 rebounds.

Duren (ankle) will play Wednesday against Milwaukee.

As expected, Duren will participate in Wednesday's tilt after battling ankle soreness prior to the contest. He should be expected to return to the starting lineup in place of Marvin Bagley. Through six games, Duren has averaged 14.3 points, 11.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.1 steals/blocks across 29.8 minutes.

Lively (illness) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Raptors, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.

Lively has been downgraded from questionable to out Wednesday due to an illness. Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell will likely receive extended minutes in Lively's absence. The rookie center's next chance to suit up will be Friday's matchup with the Clippers.

Coach Monty Williams expects Duren (ankle) to play Wednesday versus the Bucks, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Duren was a late scratch Monday but should return to action Wednesday. The second-year center has been superb to start the campaign, posting four double-doubles across six appearances while averaging 14.3 points, 11.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game.

Horford isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

With Derrick White (personal) returning from his two-game absence, Horford will move back to the bench. Horford is averaging 5.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 19.5 minutes across his four bench appearances this season.

Kessler will be out for at least two weeks due to a UCL sprain in his left elbow, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.

Kessler suffered his injury in the opening game of the season but has been playing through discomfort. However, the second-year big man will now rest his elbow without contact for at least two weeks in order to get healthy. Kelly Olynyk and Omer Yurtseven are candidates to see increased roles in Kessler's absence.