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Richards (face) returned to Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.

Richards left for the locker room in the first quarter after taking an elbow to the face. Fortunately, he was able to return to the contest with a bandage applied under his eye.

Richards went back to the locker room during the first half of Sunday's game against the Timberwolves after taking a hit to the face, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Richards went down in pain after taking an elbow to the face before he eventually made his way to the locker room. If he is unable to return, Mason Plumlee figures to see additional playing time.

Filipowski is in the Jazz's starting lineup against the Pelicans on Sunday.

Filipowski will make his 12th start of the season Sunday due to the absence of Walker Kessler (rest). Filipowski has logged a 20-point double-double in each of his last two starts.

Hartenstein is in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Spurs on Sunday.

Hartenstein began Friday's game against the Hawks on the bench, but he will reenter the starting lineup Sunday due to the absence of Chet Holmgren (ankle). Hartenstein has averaged 10.0 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists over 23.6 minutes per game over his last five games.

Sabonis (hamstring) is out for Monday's game against the Mavericks.

Sabonis suffered a hamstring injury during Saturday's game against the Rockets that will hold him out of Monday's contest. Jonas Valanciunas stepped up in Sabonis' absence Saturday, so he figures to have a major role once again.

Clarke is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Hawks.

Clarke missed Saturday's contest against the Spurs due to a lip laceration, but he will return to action Monday. Over his last five appearances, Clarke holds averages of 9.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 18.2 minutes per game.

Adams is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Thunder due to left ankle soreness.

The Rockets continue to manage Adams' playing time due to the lingering left ankle injury. If the big man is sidelined Monday, Jock Landale could see a slight uptick in playing time behind Alperen Sengun (back), who is also questionable for Monday's contest.

Sengun (back) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Thunder.

Sengun is coming off a 30-point double-double performance against the Kings on Saturday, but it appears he may have injured his lower back in the process. With both Sengun and Steven Adams (ankle) listed as questionable for Monday's game, Jock Landale and Jabari Smith could be in line for some significant minutes at the five. Sengun has averaged 22.6 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.2 blocks over 32.4 minutes per game over his last five outings.

Robinson (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Heat, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.

Robinson will suit up for his second consecutive contest while the club manages his playing time as he recovers from a left ankle surgery. The big man recorded six points (3-4 FG), four rebounds and one assist across 12 minutes in his season debut during Friday's win over Memphis. He'll likely remain around the 12-minute mark once again.

Nurkic (illness) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Warriors.

After missing two straight games due to an illness, Nurkic will suit up Monday. However, he was a healthy DNP against the Warriors on Feb. 25 after appearing in five straight games for the Hornets. He played more than 19 minutes only once during that stretch, and the Hornets will have Mark Williams and Moussa Diabate healthy for Monday's game.