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Vucevic totaled 31 points (13-22 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 33 minutes during Friday's 118-113 win over the Trail Blazers.

The double-double was Vucevic's 42nd of the season. At the same time, the 31 points represented his best offensive performance since the veteran center lit up the Hornets for 40 on Jan. 17. Vucevic is averaging 18.3 points, 9.5 boards, 3.8 assists, 2.2 threes and 1.0 blocks over 11 games since returning from a calf injury and reclaiming something close to his usual workload. Still, with the Bulls locked into the Play-In Tournament, he could get some extra rest to close out the regular season.

Clingan closed Friday's 118-113 loss to the Bulls with seven points (3-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 18 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 31 minutes.

The 18 boards were Clingan's best performance on the glass since he pulled down a career-high 20 on Feb. 12 against the Nuggets. The rookie center is still looking to provide consistent offense. Still, Clingan is making an impact in the paint, recording double-digit rebounds in eight of his last 11 appearances while averaging 7.2 points, 10.4 boards, 1.7 blocks and 1.5 steals.

Zubac closed Friday's 114-91 victory over the Mavericks with 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-4 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 27 minutes.

Zubac has emerged as one of the most consistent centers in the league, and the uptick in minutes this season has served him well. Despite the increased load, Zubac has missed only two games this season and is crushing his previous seasonal numbers. He's averaged 16.4 points, 12.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.2 blocks over 75 games.

Jokic ended with 33 points (13-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 37 minutes during Friday's 118-104 loss to the Warriors.

Jokic needed one more assist to hit the triple-double milestone, and he was Denver's best weapon on both ends of the court while the team suffered its third consecutive loss. Jamal Murray's (hamstring) absence has compromised the team's efficiency, but Jokic will always be a valuable fantasy target, win or lose.

Turner registered 26 points (9-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-8 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and six blocks across 27 minutes during Friday's 140-112 win over Utah.

Turner amassed six blocks in the win, the most he has recorded since he put up seven in a win over Memphis back on February 20. Despite his numbers dipping a little when compared to last season, Turner has been as advertised yet again. Through 68 games, he is averaging 15.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.9 blocks and 2.2 three-pointers in 30.3 minutes per game.

Sengun notched 31 points (11-21 FG, 9-12 FT), two rebounds, four assists and three steals in 34 minutes during Friday's 125-111 win over the Thunder.

While he did come down with just two boards, Sengun was still able to hit the 30-point barrier against a stiff Thunder frontcourt and post a team-high three steals. With Steven Adams starting at center, Sengun shifted to power forward and took on more of an offensive role. Across his past seven appearances, the star big man has averaged 20.6 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 33.3 minutes while shooting 49.1 percent from the field.

Hartenstein produced 16 points (8-9 FG, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 28 minutes during Friday's 125-111 loss to the Rockets.

The Thunder countered a towering Rockets frontcourt by putting Hartenstein in the starting lineup Friday, and the veteran big man responded by leading the team in rebounding and supplying an efficient 16 points. Hartenstein may cede the occasional start to either Cason Wallace or Aaron Wiggins when Oklahoma City opts to go smaller, but Hartenstein has averaged 13.8 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.8 steals in 27.1 minutes over his last 10 games as a starter.

Gafford will start in Friday's game against the Clippers.

Gafford will return to the starting five on Friday, though he'll likely still face restrictions during his third outing back following a 21-game absence due to a Grade 3 MCL sprain. The big man has amassed 28 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and a block across 39 total minutes in two appearances since the extended absence.

Allen didn't return to Friday's 114-113 win over the Spurs after halftime due to rest purposes, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Allen started and played 16 minutes in the first half before being shut down for the night and finishing with four points (2-2 FG), four rebounds and three assists. The decision to keep him out for the second half was a planned compromise between the Cavaliers organization and Allen, whose goal is to play in all 82 games this season. He should be back in action for Sunday's game against the Kings, though Allen could have his minutes managed once again.

Porzingis didn't return to Friday's 123-103 win over the Suns after suffering a nasal laceration in the fourth quarter.

Porzingis exited to the locker room with 11:32 remaining in the final quarter and required stitches after taking an elbow to the nose from an opposing player. He finished with 15 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block in 23 minutes. The Celtics labeled the center as questionable to return after he returned to the bench after getting stitched back up, but he didn't check back into the game while the Celtics held a comfortable lead. He'll have another day to heal up before Boston returns to action Sunday against Washington.