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Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

Porzingis was a very late addition to the injury report, presumably after waking up under the weather. If Porzingis can't go, Onyeka Okongwu would likely have a higher floor in fantasy, and Mouhamed Gueye could pick up some backup center minutes for Atlanta.

Ayton (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Ayton has missed the Lakers' last two games due to a right knee contusion. It appears the eighth-year center is on track to play Friday, and Ayton's return would likely send Jaxson Hayes back to the bench. Across nine games in November, Ayton has averaged 16.0 points on 74.7 percent shooting, 8.8 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.9 blocks and 0.9 steals over 27.8 minutes per game.

Bagley (hip) is not on the injury report and should be considered available for Friday's game against the Pacers.

Bagley didn't play against the Hawks on Tuesday, but he's now set to return after a three-game absence. Bagley will compete with Tristan Vukcevic for backup minutes at center behind Alex Sarr.

Embiid (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Nets.

Embiid is working his way back from a knee injury, but the star big man isn't yet ready to play Friday. Embiid has been limited to individual and conditioning work this week, so it seems he might have to clear a few more hurdles before being cleared to play. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Hawks.

Allen (finger) is probable for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Allen is expected to return from a three-game absence Friday. With this news, Nae'Qwan Tomlin, Jaylon Tyson and Larry Nance could be less involved for Cleveland.

Vucevic (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hornets.

Vucevic remains day-to-day after missing Monday's game against the Pelicans. With Friday being the front end of a back-to-back set, it's possible that Vucevic will be held out for at least one of the two games.

Sengun ended with 16 points (7-18 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-5 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 104-100 win over the Warriors.

The fifth-year center continues to supply incredibly consistent production from the Rockets' frontcourt. Sengun has scored at least 14 points with no fewer than five boards and five assists in 16 straight games to begin the season, but he's mixed in plenty of ceiling performances to go along with that rock-steady floor. On the season, Sengun's averaging 22.0 points, 9.4 rebounds, 7.1 assists, 1.2 threes, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks in 36.6 minutes a contest.

Edey amassed 21 points (10-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 15 rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 133-128 overtime win over the Pelicans.

It's the second double-double in the last three games for Edey, and he played only six minutes in the third after taking a blow to the head. The second-year center appears to be rounding into form after missing the first three weeks of the season with an ankle injury. Through six contests since making his season debut, Edey is averaging 12.0 points, 8.8 boards, 1.7 blocks and 1.0 steals in 23.5 minutes while shooting 62.8 percent from the floor.

Williams provided 21 points (9-12 FG, 3-5 FT), 16 rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 112-100 win over the Kings.

Williams was projected to perform well with Domantas Sabonis (knee) out for the Kings, but his best rebound total and second-highest point total of the season were a bit of a surprise. Williams' shot volume has granted him six double-doubles so far this season, and his production has become instrumental to the Suns' success.

Clingan amassed nine points (3-8 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 115-102 loss to the Spurs.

Clingan's shot volume wasn't very high, but he recorded great numbers on the glass against a shorthanded Spurs frontcourt. He's currently averaging a double-double (10.2 points, 10.0 rebounds) over the first 19 games, and the big man also has a spotless attendance record.