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Filipowski provided 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 114-103 loss to the Warriors.

Although the Jazz were missing several of their key players for the second leg of this back-to-back set, Filipowski remained in a bench role while Micah Potter and Drew Eubanks started in the frontcourt. For now, Filipowski is just a name to monitor in deeper leagues in case the Jazz open up more playing time for him at the trade deadline. He's averaging 6.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.6 steals over his last 10 appearances in 18.5 minutes per game.

Looney ended with six points (3-5 FG, 0-1 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 114-103 win over the Jazz.

Trayce Jackson-Davis started this game but logged a total of six minutes. Meanwhile, Looney pulled down five offensive boards, matching Utah's total as a team. Looney's minutes have been volatile, however, so he's only worth monitoring in deeper formats for now -- he's played 10 or fewer minutes in two of his last four games.

The Lakers announced that Davis underwent an MRI on Wednesday that confirmed an abdominal muscle strain. He will return to Los Angeles and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week.

Davis was sent in for the MRI after exiting Tuesday's 118-104 loss to the 76ers late in the first quarter with the abdominal injury and being ruled out for the remainder of the contest. The star big man will sit out the remaining three games of the Lakers' road trip before the team likely provides another update on status ahead of its Feb. 6 home game against the Warriors. In the meantime, LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura could absorb more usage on offense, while Jaxson Hayes, Dorian Finney-Smith, Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Koloko could all be more involved in the frontcourt.

Ayton (knee) tallied 21 points (9-19 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 34 minutes in Tuesday's 125-112 win over the Bucks.

Ayton operated without any restrictions in his return from a three-game absence due to a left knee sprain, as he exceeded his season-long average in minutes (30.1 per game) while claiming his third consecutive double-double and making contributions in both of the defensive categories. With the 18-29 Trail Blazers being well removed from playoff contention, Ayton could find himself at risk of being held out due to minor injuries in the second half of the season. When available, however, he should make for a strong source of rebounds and efficient scoring.

Landale finished Tuesday's 100-96 victory over the Hawks with four points (2-3 FG), six rebounds, two assists and one block across 16 minutes.

Landale returned from a personal absence, playing 16 minutes as the backup center behind Alperen Sengun. Steven Adams was a late scratch due to ankle soreness, providing Landale with an unexpected opportunity. Through 22 games, Landale averages just 3.1 points and 2.8 rebounds in 9.5 minutes per contest.

Davis won't return to Tuesday's game against the 76ers due to an abdominal muscle strain, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Davis chipped in four points (2-3 FG), two rebounds and one steal across 10 minutes before checking out of the game with 2:10 remaining in the first quarter and heading to the locker room. The superstar big man's status will be something to monitor ahead of Thursday's game against Washington. Jaxson Hayes, Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) and Christian Koloko could take on added minutes in the frontcourt if Davis is unable to play Thursday.

Clingan will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

The rookie big man will shift back to the bench with Deandre Ayton (knee) returning from a three-game absence. Clingan has appeared in each of the club's last two outings following a five-game absence due to a left ankle sprain, during which he has amassed four points (2-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 19 rebounds, six blocks, five assists and one steal across 38 total minutes.

Davis is deemed questionable to return to Tuesday's game versus the 76ers due to an abdominal muscle strain, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Davis tallied four points (2-3 FG), two rebounds and one steal in 10 minutes of action before leaving Tuesday's contest with 2:10 remaining in the first quarter. If Davis is unable to return, Jaxson Hayes and Christian Koloko will likely receive increased playing time.

Ayton (knee) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Bucks, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Ayton has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday after missing Portland's previous three outings due to a sprained left knee. The 26-year-old big man will likely reclaim his starting spot from Donovan Clingan. Ayton is averaging 11.6 points, 9.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 28.7 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

Capela has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Houston due to back spasms, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports.

Capela was not listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game at any point, though he'll be a late scratch due to the back issue. With the veteran big man sidelined, Larry Nance and Mouhamed Gueye could see increased minutes behind Onyeka Okongwu.