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Carter provided two points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt), seven rebounds and three assists in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 120-112 loss to the Wizards.

Carter and the rest of Orlando's starters did not play in the fourth quarter, as head coach Jamahl Mosley stuck with the bench unit, which nearly erased a 26-point deficit with a valiant comeback attempt. The 26-year-old big man chipped in a season low two points, and his 20 minutes marked his lowest in a game since Oct. 29.

Ayton finished Tuesday's 111-103 victory over the Pelicans with 18 points (9-16 FG), 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 32 minutes.

Ayton has been a hit-or-miss fantasy asset lately, and it's been widely reported that he wants to be more involved in the offense. If Tuesday was any indication, coach JJ Redick is doing exactly that -- Ayton had 16 shot attempts in the win.

Hayes ended Tuesday's 111-103 victory over the Pelicans with two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, one block and one steal over 16 minutes.

Deandre Ayton had a solid night for the Lakers, while Jarred Vanderbilt was a major bright spot off the bench in 29 minutes. Hayes remains off the fantasy radar in most formats, as he's averaging 18.0 minutes over his last four appearances with 7.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals.

Gobert recorded 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-3 FT), 17 rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 122-94 victory over the Heat.

Gobert recorded his 16th double-double of the season and finished one rebound shy of his season-best mark (18). Gobert is trending up for the Timberwolves, posting third-round value in nine-category formats over his last seven games with 10.6 points, 11.9 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 2.4 blocks in 31.1 minutes per contest.

Davis ended Tuesday's 100-98 win over Sacramento with 19 points (7-23 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 16 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 36 minutes.

Davis compiled his second-highest rebound total of the season in the narrow win. He has hit the double-double milestone 12 times this season, and while he's struggled to stay on the court, he seems to be back on track after a thigh injury caused a two-game absence.

Wagner (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nets.

Wagner underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee last January and has yet to make his 2025-26 debut. However, it was reported Friday that the big man is expected to return "within the next week," according to Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com. His next chance to play will come Friday against the 76ers.

Wembanyama logged 30 points (10-20 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 21 minutes during the Spurs' 106-105 loss to the Grizzlies on Tuesday.

Wembanyama was cleared to return Tuesday from a two-game absence due to a hyperextended left knee. He finished as the game's leading scorer and tallied 12 of his 30 points in the third quarter, but in an effort to limit his playing time, Wembanyama was not on the floor for the final 3:26 of the game. The Spurs play the second leg of their back-to-back set Wednesday against the Lakers, and it's unclear whether the superstar center will be available for that contest.

Sarr posted 23 points (7-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal over 31 minutes during the Wizards' 120-112 win over the Magic on Tuesday.

Sarr finished Tuesday's game as the Wizards' second-leading scorer behind CJ McCollum (27 points), but it was the former's defensive prowess that was on full display during the win. Sarr has recorded at least three blocks in six of his last eight outings, including a six-block performance against the Grizzlies on Dec. 28. The second-year center leads the Association with 2.3 blocks per game and is also averaging 17.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.1 threes and 0.8 steals over 28.4 minutes per game this season.

Huff is starting in Tuesday's game against Cleveland, per Tony East of Forbes.com.

The Pacers took a brief look at Micah Potter in the starting lineup, but Huff is resuming his duties as the top center Tuesday. Huff has averaged 8.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.4 blocks in 22.1 minutes per tilt through 18 games as a starter this season.

Wembanyama (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, though he'll come off the bench and operate under an unspecified minutes restriction, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.

Wembanyama hyperextended his left knee in Wednesday's win over the Knicks but will return to action following a two-game absence. Depending on how he feels after Tuesday's matchup, the star big man is expected to be listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, according to Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News. Over six appearances off the bench this season, Wembanyama has averaged 18.0 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.8 blocks in 21.5 minutes per tilt.