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Kessler supplied 17 points (8-10 FG, 1-4 FT), 15 rebounds, two blocks and one assist across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 123-114 loss to Oklahoma City.

Kessler posted his 18th double-double of the season in an extremely efficient performance from the field, albeit in a losing effort. The big man also recorded multiple blocks for the 25th time through 34 regular-season appearances, and he is on pace to tie his career high of 2.4 swats per game. Over his last five outings, Kessler has averaged 14.4 points, 12.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks while shooting 78.0 percent from the field in 30.6 minutes per contest.

Williams recorded 38 points (14-18 FG, 10-13 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 132-120 loss to the Grizzlies.

Williams pulverized his previous career-high mark of 31 points, established in a Jan. 15 win over the Jazz, and the big man is going through the most productive stretch of his career. He's averaging 25.0 points and 14.0 rebounds per game over his last five outings, a span in which he's recorded four double-doubles, and he continues to show why he can be among the better big men in the NBA as long as he remains healthy. That has been an issue, though, as Williams has been limited to only 18 games (15 starts) in 2024-25 and 80 total appearances during his three-year career in The Association.

Collins amassed 22 points (9-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 123-114 loss to the Thunder.

Collins led the Jazz in scoring during his return from an eight-game absence due to a hip injury. The 27-year-old delivered an extremely efficient performance while securing his ninth double-double over 28 regular-season appearances, and he'll likely continue to receive a slight uptick in playing time as he works his way back to full playing form. The eighth-year forward has put together a solid season as a mainstay in the starting five after coming off the bench in his first nine games, though he's missed 14 of Utah's 42 outings thus far.

Capela totaled 16 points (6-8 FG, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 114-104 loss to the Pistons.

Capela has been playing off the bench after Onyeka Okongwu was promoted to a starting role, but the veteran big man has found a way to remain productive. In his two outings with the second unit, Capela has racked up 28 points, 19 rebounds and four blocks in 41 total minutes.

Duren finished with 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 114-104 victory over the Hawks.

Duren recorded his fourth consecutive double-double, and aside from being an effective two-way presence for the Pistons, the big man has been an efficient weapon on offense. Over that four-game stretch, Duren is shooting an impressive 84.4 percent from the floor while averaging 15.5 points and 13.3 rebounds per contest.

Gafford posted 14 points (6-11 FG, 2-2 FT), 12 boards, three blocks, two assists and one steal across 33 minutes of action in Wednesday's 115-114 loss to the Timberwolves.

Gafford continued to capitalize on Dereck Lively's (foot) absence Wednesday, logging his third double-double in the four games that the latter's been sidelined. In that stretch, he's averaged 20.0 points, 11.3 rebounds and 3.5 blocks while shooting 76.2 percent from the field. With Lively expected to miss multiple months, Gafford has become an extremely attractive fantasy option. He'll look to keep rolling Thursday against the Thunder.

Looney has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against Sacramento due to illness, Danny Emerman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Looney started Wednesday's game but was replaced by Trayce Jackson-Davis to open the second half. The veteran finished the contest scoreless (0-3 FG) and recorded two rebounds across nine minutes. Quinten Post and Jackson-Davis should handle center duties for the rest of the contest.

Kornet is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Kornet will step into the first unit for the second time in three games, benefitting from the absences of Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Al Horford (toe) on the first night of a back-to-back. In four starts this season, Kornet is averaging 11.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 3.0 blocks across 28.0 minutes.

Jackson-Davis isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

The move puts a slight damper on the fantasy appeal of Jackson-Davis, who will cede his place in the first five to Kevon Looney and head to Golden State's bench following 16 consecutive starts. Across seven games as a reserve this year, Jackson-Davis averaged 4.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 15.3 minutes while shooting 61.9 percent from the floor.

Looney is part of the first unit for Wednesday's game against Sacramento, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Looney will start for the first time since Dec. 19, supplanting Trayce Jackson-Davis at the center spot. Looney has averaged 6.5 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists in his last six games across 19.2 minutes.