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Sarr logged seven points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, four blocks and one steal in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 126-109 loss to the Hornets.

Sarr's seven points were his lowest of the season, but four of his 11 boards came on the offensive glass, and he made most of his presence felt on the defensive side of the floor with four blocks, tying a season high he set Nov. 7 against the Cavaliers. He has missed seven of the Wizards' last 10 games while managing a right adductor injury, but he should be available to play against the Raptors on Friday, given the additional rest.

Sengun recorded 19 points (9-16 FG, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 128-108 loss to the Clippers.

Sengun's frontcourt work was the only element where Houston held an advantage during the loss, as the big man capitalized on the Clippers' injury woes under the basket. Sengun now has 14 double-doubles out of 25 games played, which puts him in a tie for eighth in the league alongside Luka Doncic.

Filipowski finished with 25 points (9-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists and two blocks across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 137-128 loss to the Grizzlies.

Getting the start with Jusuf Nurkic getting a breather on the second night of a back-to-back set, Filipowski delivered his second double-double of the season, and the 25 points tied his season high. The second-year center has been in the starting five for six of 10 games in December, averaging 12.7 points, 7.8 boards, 2.1 assists, 1.1 threes and 1.2 stocks in 27.9 minutes while shooting 55.8 percent from the floor.

Collins posted 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt), five rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 128-108 victory over the Rockets.

Replacing Ivica Zubac (ankle) will be a tall order, so Collins and Brook Lopez will have to step up and take pressure off Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, who are expected to do most of the heavy lifting during the absence. Collins' result was serviceable, but he needs higher rebound and scoring totals to improve his effectiveness. He showed he was capable with a 17/12 double-double against the Lakers earlier in the week, and he did well enough despite Alperen Sengun's imposing presence in the paint during Tuesday's victory.

Williams recorded 18 points (7-8 FG, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 21 minutes during Tuesday's 132-108 victory over the Lakers.

The fourth-year center just missed pulling down his eighth double-double of the season. Williams has recorded at least one rejection in four straight games, and through eight contests in December, he's averaging 12.8 points, 5.6 boards, 1.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks in 22.1 minutes while shooting 75.0 percent from the floor.

Ayton notched 12 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and three steals over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 132-108 loss to Phoenix.

Facing the team he spent the first five seasons of his NBA career with as he returned from a two-game absence due to a sore elbow, Ayton delivered his 11th double-double of the season. Seven of those have come in his last 13 contests dating back to Nov. 14, a stretch in which he's averaging 14.8 points, 10.2 boards, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks while shooting a stellar 75.0 percent from the floor.

Duren logged 23 points (10-15 FG, 3-7 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists and two blocks across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 136-127 win over the Kings.

Duren logged his fourth consecutive double-double during the victory, increasing his double-double total to 17 on the season. Although Precious Achiuwa stepped up for the Kings, Duren was especially effective in finding the bottom of the basket and controlling the tempo in the paint. The underrated center is a significant part of Detroit's ascent to the top of the Eastern Conference, and the combined performances of Duren and the rest of the starting unit have led to an 8-2 run in December.

Gobert closed with 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 FT), 16 rebounds, three blocks, two assists and two steals across 38 minutes in Tuesday's 115-104 win over the Knicks.

Gobert stuffed the stat sheet Tuesday en route to his 13th double-double of the season. The veteran is averaging under 12.0 points for the first time since 2015-16, but he's compensating with elevated efficiency, shooting better than 70.0 percent from the field for the first time since the 2021-22 campaign. Gobert will look to keep the double-doubles and strong defense coming in Thursday's Christmas matchup against the Nuggets.

Davis tallied 31 points (12-19 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and three steals across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 131-130 victory over the Nuggets.

Davis fell one rebound shy of extending his double-double streak to five games and was instrumental in the Mavericks' narrow victory. The big man has been excellent in December, averaging 22.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.0 steals across eight appearances this month. Davis will look to carry that momentum into a Christmas matchup with the Warriors on Thursday.

Jokic registered 29 points (12-22 FG, 5-10 3Pt), 14 assists, seven rebounds and three steals in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 131-130 loss to the Mavericks.

Jokic delivered a strong all-around showing Tuesday but fell short of a triple-double and couldn't will the Nuggets to a win. The star center was active from beyond the arc, matching a season high with five made three-pointers. Jokic has tallied 26 double-doubles and 14 triple-doubles on the season, underscoring his continued dominance.