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Bitadze finished Monday's 118-106 win over the Lakers with zero points (0-2 FG), four rebounds and one steal across nine minutes.

Bitadze failed to make an impact during Monday's win against the Lakers, finishing with zero points in nine minutes on the floor. The 25-year-old big man has seen his role diminish considerably, averaging 9.6 minutes per game off the bench for Orlando, with the team turning to Wendell Carter in the frontcourt.

Jones closed with 13 points (5-5 FG, 3-5 FT), nine rebounds and one steal across 28 minutes during Monday's 120-101 win over the Nets.

Despite the return of Anthony Davis, Jones remained in the starting center role and shared the frontcourt with Dallas' franchise player. That could be an indication of Dallas' plans going forward. Over his last three outings, Jones has been trending up with 13.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.7 blocks in 25.6 minutes per game.

Sharpe closed Monday's 120-101 loss to the Mavericks with 10 points (5-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists and four steals across 24 minutes.

Sharpe made the most of his minutes in this one and found a way to make an impact on both ends of the court, finishing just three boards shy of a double-double but also showing his elite defensive skills with four steals. Sharpe has been a solid option off the bench for Brooklyn, averaging 6.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals per game in 13 outings (one start) since the beginning of March.

Claxton racked up 19 points (8-11 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block over 27 minutes during Monday's 120-101 loss to the Mavericks.

Claxton was one of the few standout performers for the Nets in this 19-point defeat, although he hasn't been playing at a very high level of late, particularly on the offensive end of the court. This was just the third time he scored in double digits since the beginning of March, putting up a line of 9.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.3 blocks per game across his 12 outings this month.

Sabonis (ankle) ended with 16 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 17 rebounds and one assist in 32 minutes during Monday's 113-95 loss to the Celtics.

Following a three-game absence due to his sprained right ankle, Sabonis saw close to his usual workload Monday and seemed to be moving around fine. The Kings play again Tuesday versus the Thunder, and a maintenance day could be on the table for Sabonis. If that ends up being the case, Jonas Valanciunas would likely replace Sabonis in the starting five and split minutes at center with Trey Lyles. The Kings haven't yet suggested that they plan to rest Sabonis on Tuesday, however.

Lopez supplied 23 points (8-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals across 42 minutes during Monday's 108-106 loss to the Suns.

Lopez was one of the few bright spots for Milwaukee, recording his third double-double of the season in the loss. With 70 regular-season games under his belt, Lopez is on pace to return fifth-round value in nine-category formats with 12.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.7 steals, 1.8 blocks and 1.8 three-pointers.

Hayes finished Monday's 118-106 loss to the Magic with four points (2-4 FG), four rebounds and one block across 18 minutes.

Hayes scored fewer than five points for just the second time since the All-Star break. The big man saw a significant decrease in playing time Monday, as Rui Hachimura and LeBron James both received a bump in minutes during their second game back from extended absences. The club may decide to utilize Dorian Finney-Smith at the center position more often to give Hachimura more playing time, which could result in Hayes seeing a slight decrease in minutes moving forward.

Jordan totaled 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-5 FT), 17 rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Monday's 129-119 loss to the Bulls.

Jordan was surprisingly productive in the assist column Monday, setting a new season high in just his second March appearance. The veteran center has made a splash while filling in for Nikola Jokic (ankle), recording a double-double in back-to-back performances. Jordan can be considered a worthwhile streaming option until Jokic gets the green light to return.

Robinson contributed two points (1-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds and one assist over 19 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 112-104 victory over the Wizards.

Robinson played fewer than 25 minutes for the fourth straight game, following a stretch in which he saw at least 30 minutes in three consecutive appearances. The Raptors continue to shuffle their rotation on a nightly basis, resulting in unpredictability when it comes to playing time. Colin Castleton is nearing the end of his short-term deal, and should Toronto opt to move on from him, Robinson could benefit. It's all speculation at the moment, but it is a situation worth monitoring given Robinson's per-minute upside.

Davis (adductor) recorded 12 points (6-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 27 minutes in Monday's 120-101 win over the Nets.

Davis' stat line in his return from an 18-game absence due to a left adductor strain wasn't especially eye-popping, but he converted well in the paint, avoided foul trouble and made his mark on the defensive end while playing under a 28-minute restriction. The Mavericks are expected to hold Davis out Tuesday against the Knicks in the second leg of a back-to-back set, but provided he didn't experience any setbacks coming out of Monday's contest, he could be ready to handle a slightly larger minutes load in his next appearance Thursday in Orlando.