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Sengun racked up 19 points (9-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 128-119 victory over the Hornets.

Sengun led Houston in rebounding and efficiency from the field. The Rockets orchestrated a well-balanced attack, with all starters scoring at least 17 points. The 21-year-old has scored 19-plus points in three straight games and will have the opportunity to continue that streak Saturday against Sacramento.

Sabonis accumulated 23 points (8-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-12 FT), 11 rebounds and eight assists over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 102-101 loss to the Warriors.

Sabonis was expected to perform well against the undersized Warriors, and he delivered despite the loss. Sabonis has posted double-doubles in every game this season and got perilously close to a triple-double against Golden State. The inflated assist total was likely due to the absence of De'Aaron Fox (ankle). Sabonis is now averaging 19.0 points, 14.0 rebounds and 6.3 assists in 34.8 minutes per game this year.

Vucevic amassed 21 points (10-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 20 rebounds, one assist and two steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 114-105 loss to the Mavericks.

It was the first time Vucevic has recorded 20-plus points and 20-plus rebounds in a game since March 17, 2019, when he played with the Magic. He's bounced back from his slow start to the 2023-24 campaign and has averaged 22.5 points and 18.5 rebounds over the past two contests while shooting 55.6 percent from the floor.

Queta (foot) won't play in Wednesday's game against Indiana, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Queta will miss a second consecutive contest with right foot soreness. He was not a part of the Celtics' rotation when healthy. His next chance to play will come Saturday at Brooklyn.

Bryant will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against Brooklyn, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Bryant drew the starting nod in place of Bam Adebayo during Miami's last contest. With Adebayo now healthy, Bryant will return to a reserve role.

Bagley will start Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

As expected, Bagley will start with Jalen Duren (ankle) sidelined. Bagley has been solid off the bench to start 2023-24, averaging 11.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 17.0 minutes, but he figures to see an uptick in usage and playing time as a starter.

Gafford (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Hawks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Gafford will miss his second straight game Wednesday after being downgraded from questionable to out with a left ankle sprain. Bilal Coulibaly started the previous contest in his absence. Gafford's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Heat.

Adebayo (hip) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Nets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Adebayo has been upgraded from probable to available Wednesday after missing Miami's previous game with a left hip contusion. The star center is set to reclaim his starting spot from Thomas Bryant. Adebayo is averaging 22.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 blocks in 33.3 minutes across his first three appearances this season.

Duren (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Portland.

Duren was initially listed as questionable and didn't participate in the team's morning shootaround, so this isn't a major surprise. However, it is a huge blow, as the second-year center was off to a fast start this season. In Duren's absence, Marvin Bagley will likely start at canter, while James Wiseman could also see his first action of the campaign.

Bagley was participating with the starters during the team's morning shootaround ahead of Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

Jalen Duren (ankle) is questionable and didn't participate in the shootaround, so if he's sidelined, it appears Bagley will get a look with the first unit. Duren's potential absence could also allow James Wiseman to see his first action of the season. Over four games this season, Bagley is averaging 11.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 17.0 minutes off the bench.