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Kornet is questionable for Friday's game against Cleveland due to personal reasons, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.

Kornet has a chance to end a two-game absence Friday. If the big man doesn't rejoin the lineup, however, the Celtics may need Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman to handle the backup center role. Jaylen Brown (thigh) and Jrue Holiday (finger) are also uncertain to play, so Al Horford could be tasked with a spot start.

Williams (knee) is out for Friday's game against Brooklyn.

A sprained left knee will keep Williams out for a fourth straight game Friday. The veteran big man's next chance to suit up comes Sunday in Cleveland. With Williams sidelined against the Nets, Portland should lean on rookie first-rounder Donovan Clingan in the starting lineup in Deandre Ayton's (calf) continued absence.

Adebayo (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers.

Adebayo is in danger of missing Friday's game against Indiana, as he is dealing with a right calf contusion. If the veteran big man cannot play against the Pacers, the Heat could turn to Kevin Love and Kel'el Ware to shoulder the load in the frontcourt for Miami.

Sabonis supplied 12 points (5-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 118-101 victory over Utah.

Sabonis is having arguably the best year of his NBA career with the Kings this season, averaging a double-double with a career-best 14.4 rebounds to go along with 19.9 points and 6.3 assists per game. The last two games have been uncharacteristically disappointing performances for the veteran star, but Sacramento still won both contests against the Hornets and Jazz convincingly.

Sharpe accumulated 25 points (8-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 129-121 loss to the Thunder.

Sharpe started for the first time this season due to the absence of Nic Claxton (suspension) and made his presence felt on both ends of the court after notching an impressive stat line. The former UNC star recorded season-high marks in points and rebounds while also tying his season-best output in assists. However, as good as he was Wednesday, he should return to the bench since Claxton will be eligible to return against the Trail Blazers on Friday.

Nurkic (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.

Nurkic popped up on the injury report Thursday, as the veteran big man is battling an illness. The 29-year-old was a healthy scratch for Tuesday's loss to the Warriors and may end up missing a second straight game with the team in Dallas, with Moussa Diabate potentially seeing more time on the floor against the Mavericks.

Holmgren finished Wednesday's 129-121 victory over the Nets with 22 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 17 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals over 32 minutes.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way in scoring for the Thunder, but there's no question Holmgren had the best all-around line, as he recorded at least two tallies in each of the six major categories, including three-pointers made. Holmgren, who missed the second leg of the back-to-back set against the Timberwolves, is averaging 14.7 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 3.3 blocks per game since the beginning of February.

Adebayo closed Wednesday's 131-109 win over the Hawks with 20 points (9-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one block in 35 minutes.

Tyler Herro led the Heat in scoring in this win, but Adebayo certainly made his presence felt on both ends of the court, missing just three of his 12 shots and also ending one board shy of a double-double. Adebayo was doubtful prior to this game due to a calf contusion, but it's clear the injury didn't bother him once the action started. Adebayo is averaging 19.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.8 steals per game in four outings since the All-Star break.

Okongwu notched 13 points (6-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 131-109 loss to Miami.

Okongwu didn't have his best shooting performance Wednesday, but to be fair, the entire team struggled on offense in a 22-point blowout loss. Okongwu still found a way to make his presence felt, though, ending one rebound shy of a double-double and contributing via peripheral stats. Okongwu is averaging 14.6 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.0 blocks per game since the beginning of February.

Holmes closed with 20 points (7-7 FG, 6-6 FT), five rebounds and two assists over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 129-121 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Holmes has started the Wizards' last three games due to the absence of Alex Sarr (ankle), but the veteran big man has been playing at a high level when called upon duty. He's scored in double digits in each of his last six starts and is averaging a robust line of 12.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game in his seven outings with the first unit this season.