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Missi won't return to Thursday's game against the Kings due to a right knee injury. He registered two points (1-2 FG), two rebounds and one block in 12 minutes before departing.

Missi was noticeably absent for most of the second quarter, and the team announced shortly after the beginning of the second half that Missi wouldn't return. Karlo Matkovic started the second half in Missi's place and should be in line for extended minutes over the final two quarters.

Filipowski is starting Thursday's game against the Clippers, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Filipowski will get a chance to start while the Jazz deal with a multitude of injuries. He fared well in his last start Saturday, also against the Clippers, totaling 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists in 29 minutes.

Adebayo (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Mavericks, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.

Adebayo was added to the injury report earlier in the day due to a bruised left knee and has since been downgraded to out. Nikola Jovic (knee) and Kyle Anderson are candidates to start in his place.

Gobert (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Thunder, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Gobert will miss his first contest of the season while he deals with lower back spasms. His next chance to play will come Feb. 21 against the Rockets. With the big man set to join Julius Randle (thigh) on the shelf, Luka Garza and Joe Ingles could see a bump in minutes Thursday.

Kessler has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Clippers due to a left thumb sprain.

Kessler was a late addition to the injury report due to the thumb injury, and his next chance to play will come Feb. 21 against the Thunder. With the big man sidelined, Kyle Filipowski and Micah Potter are candidates for an uptick in playing time.

Eubanks (ankle) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Jazz.

Eubanks will miss his second straight contest Thursday due to a left ankle sprain. The 27-year-old big man's next chance to suit up will come after the All-Star break against Milwaukee on Feb. 20.

Despite a previous report, Adams (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game versus the Warriors.

Although Adams was expected to sit out Thursday due to a lingering ankle issue, it appears that the veteran big man is set to play both legs of Houston's back-to-back. Adams is averaging 6.0 points and 7.8 rebounds in 19.2 minutes across his previous five appearances.

Zeller (not with team) is out for Thursday's game versus the Warriors.

Zeller's absence shouldn't come as a surprise, as he has yet to play for the Hawks or Rockets this season. However, it seems unlikely that the veteran big man will join his teammates for Houston's next game against Minnesota on Feb. 21.

Holmgren (rest) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game versus the Timberwolves.

Holmgren will return to action Thursday after missing the first half of Oklahoma City's back-to-back Wednesday due to rest purposes. Holmgren should reclaim his starting spot from Aaron Wiggins against Minnesota.

Adebayo is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Mavericks due to a left knee contusion.

Adebayo is in danger of missing his first game since Jan. 13 due to a left knee contusion. If the star big man is forced to sit out against Dallas, Nikola Jovic, Kyle Anderson and Haywood Highsmith are all candidates to receive increased playing time.