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Robinson won't play Wednesday against the Raptors due to left ankle injury management.

Robinson hasn't been cleared to play in both ends of back-to-back sets as the Knicks continue to exercise caution with the center after he required a second surgery on his left ankle in May 2024. He had a terrific showing in Tuesday's 103-87 win over the Kings even closed the game over Karl-Anthony Towns, finishing with seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds and two steals across 27 minutes.

Sarr (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Robbins notes that a bug is going around the locker room. At least for now, Sarr can be considered questionable for Thursday's game against the Bucks, which just happens to be the front end of a back-to-back set. The Wizards could rely on small-ball lineups if Sarr can't play, as Marvin Bagley (back) and Tristan Vukcevic (hamstring) have been banged up.

Cisse (G League - two-way) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.

Cisse is no longer listed on the Mavericks' injury report with an illness, but he's not a lock to suit up Wednesday. He's on a two-way contract and has already been active for 38 games this season, so Cisse can suit up just 12 more times for the NBA club before Dallas would need to convert him to a standard deal in order for him to be eligible to play. Even if Cisse gets the green light to play, Daniel Gafford and Dwight Powell are still expected to see the bulk of the minutes at center.

Queta (illness) will not play Wednesday against Atlanta, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

No surprise here, as Queta was previously marked as doubtful. Luka Garza, who is also battling an illness, was able to shed his questionable tag for this contest.

Robinson registered seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds and two steals across 27 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 103-87 win over the Kings.

The 27-year-old center continues to make an impact on the glass from the second unit. Robinson has recorded double-digit boards in seven of his last eight games, averaging 6.9 points, 11.3 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.1 steals in 22.1 minutes over that span as he provides strong support in the frontcourt for Karl-Anthony Towns.

Towns posted 17 points (5-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds and four assists over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 103-87 victory over the Kings.

The double-double was Towns' 30th of the season, tying him with Atlanta's Jalen Johnson for the NBA lead. Eight of them have come in 12 January games, as Towns is averaging 16.7 points, 10.6 boards, 2.9 assists, 1.5 threes and 1.0 steals in 28.4 minutes on the month.

Cardwell supplied four points (2-3 FG), 10 rebounds and two blocks across 22 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 103-87 loss to New York.

The 24-year-old rookie crashed the glass once again, recording 10-plus rebounds for the fourth time in the last six games. Cardwell has also racked up multiple blocks in five straight games. He hasn't offered much offense for the Kings, but his work on the glass and at the rim should ensure a consistent role in the frontcourt rotation, even with Domantas Sabonis finally looking 100 percent healthy. Over that six-game stretch, Cardwell is averaging 5.7 points, 9.5 boards, 2.2 blocks, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 24.0 minutes.

Sabonis closed with 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, seven assists and one block in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 103-87 loss to the Knicks.

The veteran center came a few dimes shy of his first triple-double of the season. Sabonis finally appears to be close to regaining his usual form after missing nearly two months due to a knee injury he sustained in mid-November, and over the last three games (two starts), he's averaging 15.7 points, 11.7 boards, 7.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.7 minutes a contest while shooting 64.5 percent from the floor.

Clingan chipped in 14 points (6-17 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 20 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 115-111 loss to the Wizards.

It was the second time this season Clingan ripped down at least 20 boards -- he recorded 21 against the Bulls on Nov. 19 -- and the double-double was his 17th in 44 games. The second-year center has taken a big step forward from his rookie campaign, and through 14 contests in January, Clingan is averaging 12.4 points, 13.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.9 threes.

Williams provided 27 points (13-16 FG, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 106-102 victory over the Nets.

Williams exploded with his best scoring total of the season, picking up the slack amid Devin Booker's (ankle) absence. Although the Suns struggled to contain Michael Porter, Williams was effective at keeping Nic Claxton in check. Williams' recent scoring totals have taken a tumble over the past week, primarily due to a lack of shot volume. When he takes 10 or more shots, his results have been universally effective.