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Queta posted 12 points (6-6 FG, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds and one steal over 13 minutes in Thursday's 127-99 preseason win over Charlotte.

Queta led all Celtics bench players in rebounds while posting a bench-high-tying point total in the contest. Queta tallied preseason-best marks in scoring and rebounds, finishing the preseason averaging 9.7 points and 4.7 rebounds over 11.7 minutes in three contests.

Jokic totaled 25 points (9-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 14 rebounds, eight assists and a steal across 28 minutes in Thursday's 103-90 win over the Clippers.

Jokic dominated inside and provided a floor-stretching presence at the perimeter in a solid all-around performance. He led his team in points, rebounds and assists, which will be a common occurrence for the MVP candidate this season.

Jordan is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Clippers.

The Nuggets decided to start most of their regulars in the final preseason contest, so Jordan is among several players who will head back to the bench here. The veteran big man recorded eight points (4-5 FG, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and two steals across 21 minutes during Tuesday's 116-103 loss to the Clippers.

Eubanks is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason matchup against the Lakers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Eubanks has seen a fair share of minutes in the preseason and even had a few starts, but he heads back to the bench Thursday while Jusuf Nurkic features with the first unit. Eubanks has the inside track to open the regular season as Nurkic's primary backup, and his play in the preseason has boosted those odds.

Nurkic (rest) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason matchup against the Lakers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Nurkic gets the nod in the final game of the preseason for the Suns. The veteran is pretty much locked into the starting center role, with Drew Eubanks and Bol Bol competing for backup minutes.

Jokic is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Clippers.

No surprise here, as Jokic and the rest of Denver's starters were rested Tuesday against Los Angeles. Jokic is expected to see a healthy amount of minutes during Thursday's preseason finale.

McGee will start Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz, Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee reports.

Domantas Sabonis is one of several key players for the Kings who are taking the night off. McGee is battling Alex Len for the backup center job and has looked good in limited minutes during the preseason.

Wood will come off the bench for Thursday's preseason game against the Suns, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

LeBron James is back after resting Sunday against the Bucks. Wood has played well in the preseason, and it appears he'll carve out a reserve role in the regular-season rotation.

Lyles (calf) will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz.

Lyles tweaked his calf Wednesday, and the Kings won't take any chances with him in the preseason finale. His status for the Kings' Oct. 25 season opener at Utah is up in the air.

Sabonis (rest) will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz.

Sabonis will get a break after appearing in four preseason games. He looked sharp in those exhibitions, averaging 12.0 points, 10.2 rebounds and 6.0 assists. He should be fresh for Opening Night on Oct. 25 against Utah.