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Huff posted 20 points (8-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 28 minutes during Monday's 98-96 victory over the Celtics.

Huff matched his season high in scoring, recording 20 points for the second time in the past four games. Despite his role continuing to change, seemingly on a nightly basis, the big man has been moderately productive over the past week. In four games during that time, he has averaged 10.1 points, 1.6 three-pointers and 2.1 combined steals-plus-blocks. Managers should view him as a stream-level player at best.

Queta notched 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-3 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 32 minutes during Monday's 98-96 loss to the Pacers.

Queta scored at least 15 points for the first time in his past 17 games, chipping in with production across the board. Despite his limited ceiling, Queta continues to be a must-roster player, averaging 10.8 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.2 combined steals-plus-blocks in eight games over the past two weeks.

Powell will start against the Nets on Monday, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.

With Anthony Davis (finger) and Daniel Gafford (ankle) both sidelined, Powell will get the starting nod for the second time this season. During his lone start in a win over the Clippers on Nov. 29, the veteran center logged nine points, six steals, five rebounds, three assists and one block in 34 minutes.

Porzingis (Achilles) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.

Porzingis will miss his third consecutive game due to left Achilles tendinitis, and his next opportunity to play will come Thursday against Portland. With the veteran big man sidelined, Mouhamed Gueye and Asa Newell (quadriceps), who is listed as questionable, are candidates for increased playing time.

Huff is starting Monday's game against the Celtics, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Huff rotated to the bench Saturday, but he'll run with the first unit Monday night, marking his third start in four games. Quenton Jackson will be utilized off the bench as a result of the lineup change.

Drummond isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Raptors.

Drummond drew the start Sunday with Joel Embiid (knee) unavailable, but the UConn product failed to score and grabbed five rebounds in 20 minutes of run. He'll retreat to the bench Monday after Embiid was cleared for action.

Embiid (knee/adductor) is available for Monday's game against the Raptors.

Embiid missed the front end of this back-to-back set against Toronto and was previously listed as questionable for Monday's matchup due to left knee injury management and adductor soreness. However, the star big man will shed that tag and suit up Monday. Over five appearances so far this month, Embiid has averaged 26.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.0 blocks in 32.8 minutes per contest.

Cisse (shoulder) is available for Monday's game against the Nets.

Cisse was initially listed as questionable due to a right shoulder sprain, though he was eventually upgraded to probable and has now officially been cleared to suit up. The Mavericks will be without Anthony Davis (finger), P.J. Washington (ankle) and Daniel Gafford (ankle), so Cisse and Dwight Powell will likely split the center minutes against Brooklyn.

Gafford won't play in Monday's game against the Nets due to a sprained right ankle, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

The Mavericks made Gafford a late addition to the injury report, which was an omen that his status was in serious jeopardy Monday. Dallas is now down its top three big men, with Anthony Davis (finger) and Dereck Lively (foot) out, which leaves the team with Moussa Cisse (shoulder), who's likely to play, and Dwight Powell to split the minutes at center.

Hartenstein (calf) is out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Hartenstein is in line for another absence while on the mend from a right calf strain. He remains without a clear timetable for a return, and his next opportunity to play will arrive Thursday in Houston.