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Sengun racked up 17 points (6-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 16 rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 109-94 win over the Warriors in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

While Jalen Green carried the scoring load for Houston, Sengun dominated the glass, as no Golden State player managed more than five rebounds. The fourth-year center has had a strong start to his postseason, averaging 21.5 points, 12.5 boards, 4.0 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.0 threes through the first two games of the series, and Sengun will take plenty of momentum into Game 3 on Saturday.

Horford will be in the starting lineup for the Celtics on Wednesday against the Magic, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

With Tatum (wrist) set to miss Game 2, Horford will make his first start in the playoffs during this postseason run. The veteran big man is coming off a muted performance in Game 1, finishing with five points, five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 25 minutes.

Gobert ended with six points (2-5 FG, 2-4 FT), six rebounds and two steals across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 94-85 loss to the Lakers in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Gobert hasn't made much of an impact on either side of the floor during this series. The four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year continues to be targeted, with Luka Doncic taking advantage of the mismatch, which has made the veteran center a non-factor for Minnesota.

Reid chipped in nine points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and three steals over 21 minutes during Tuesday's 94-85 loss to the Lakers in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Reid had 23 points (8-12 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 31 minutes during Saturday's 117-95 win over the Lakers in Game 1, but never really found his rhythm in Game 2 as he got into early foul trouble. With the series tied at one win apiece, Game 3 is set for Friday in Minnesota.

Hayes chipped in two points (1-2 FG), one rebound and one block across nine minutes during Tuesday's 94-85 victory over the Timberwolves in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Hayes has been a complete non-factor in this series, as he has been more of a foul magnet than a player who can make an impact on the basketball floor. The veteran has played a total of 17 minutes across the first two games, racking up five fouls and three points, which has made him virtually unplayable and a player head coach JJ Redick hasn't been able to rely on in the paint.

Lopez logged eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and four blocks in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 123-115 loss to the Pacers in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

After playing a key role in the regular season with 31.8 minutes per game, Lopez's workload in the playoffs has tanked. Through the opening two games, the veteran center is averaging 18.5 minutes per night with 8.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks. With the Bucks staring at a 2-0 deficit, it will be interesting to see what coach Doc Rivers tweaks going forward.

Turner notched 15 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 123-115 win over the Bucks in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

The Pacers hold a 2-0 series lead over the Bucks, and Turner has been terrific in the frontcourt. Through two games, the veteran center holds averages of 17.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 3.0 blocks, 1.0 steals and 2.5 three-pointers while shooting 59.1 percent from the field.

Hartenstein closed with six points (3-7 FG), 10 rebounds, three assists and one block over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 118-99 victory over the Grizzlies in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Hartenstein got the job done on the glass along with Chet Holmgren, as the two big men combined for 21 rebounds. Oklahoma City will now head into Game 3 with a commanding 2-0 lead as this series shifts to Memphis for the next two games.

Edey had four points (2-3 FG), seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 118-99 loss to the Thunder in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Outside of Jaren Jackson's performance in Game 2, Memphis hasn't gotten much out of their frontcourt in this series. In his first two playoff appearances, Edey has averaged a mere 4.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 blocks on 50.0 percent shooting in 23.0 minutes per contest. It wouldn't be a surprise to see some rotation changes for Game 3.

Holmgren logged 20 points (6-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 11 rebounds and five blocks over 33 minutes in Tuesday's 118-99 win over the Grizzlies in Game 2 of the Western Conference playoffs.

Holmgren posted his second straight double-double of the playoffs and showed off his defensive dominance with a game-high five blocks. Including the playoffs, Holmgren has 13 double-doubles and five games in which he's logged at least five blocks. He's also been efficient from beyond the arc this postseason, connecting on six of his 12 three-point attempts in two playoff games.