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Jokic totaled 24 points (9-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 12 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Friday's 133-113 win over the Heat.

After sitting out the second game of a back-to-back Wednesday due to a sore elbow, the 29-year-old center returned to the court and delivered his league-leading 17th triple-double of the season, more than double second-place LeBron James' eight. Through seven appearances in January, Jokic is averaging 28.3 points, 14.3 boards, 11.1 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.4 threes.

Wembanyama ended Friday's 140-112 loss to Memphis with 19 points (8-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt), 12 rebounds, three assists, six blocks and one steal across 31 minutes.

Wembanyama will be a reliable offensive weapon regardless of whether the Spurs lose or win games, and Friday's blowout defeat was perhaps the best example of how much of a stat-filling machine he can be in most contests. The star Frenchman has notched a double-double with at least two blocks in six of his last seven appearances, a span in which he's averaging a loaded stat line of 20.4 points, 13.9 rebounds, 4.7 blocks and 1.3 steals per game.

Reid provided 23 points (8-11 FG, 6-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal over 25 minutes off the bench during Friday's 116-99 victory over New York.

The 25-year-old center continued his solid recent form, scoring at least 12 points for the seventh straight game -- although Friday was the first time he produced 20 or more during that span. Reid is averaging 16.6 points, 6.7 boards, 3.0 threes, 1.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 26.4 minutes per contest during his hot streak while shooting 53.8 percent from the floor and a blistering 55.3 percent from long distance.

Vucevic notched 40 points (17-25 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Friday's 125-123 loss to Charlotte.

Vucevic was the catalyst in a dramatic fourth-quarter rally that put the Bulls within striking distance. Still, his 19 points and four rebounds in the final stanza came up just short after he missed a three-pointer with seconds remaining. Vucevic's season-high 40 points were rarified air for the big man, as he's broken the 30-point barrier only three times this season. His rebound totals are still at an elite level, and his 10.4 per-game average places him 10th in the league overall and fourth in the Eastern Conference.

Williams logged 19 points (9-17 FG, 1-2 FT), 19 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 33 minutes during Friday's 125-123 victory over the Bulls.

Williams is starting to heat up and has taken complete control of Charlotte's frontcourt following Nick Richards' departure. The Duke product amassed a season-high 19 rebounds in the victory and has hit the double-double milestone in five of his last six games.

Eubanks contributed 17 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, four blocks and one steal in 25 minutes during Friday's 136-123 loss to the Pelicans.

Starting at center for the resting Walker Kessler on Friday, Eubanks notched a season-high 17 points and four blocks while co-leading the Jazz with seven rebounds. Eubanks is now averaging 8.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 blocks in 19.2 minutes while shooting 68.1 percent from the floor across his last nine contests (two starts). The veteran big man has proven to be a helpful stopgap solution when Utah gives Kessler a night off, but Eubanks could be hard-pressed for consistent fantasy value when the team's frontcourt is healthier.

Theis recorded 18 points (6-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Friday's 136-123 win over the Jazz.

Making his first start for the Pelicans since Nov. 25, Theis made an immediate impact in his return to the first unit with his highest scoring output of the year in a season-high 28 minutes. Having now played eight games as a starter, the veteran big man has averaged 6.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 blocks in 17.9 minutes as a member of New Orleans' starting lineup. With starting center Yves Missi (illness) presumably just day-to-day, Theis doesn't appear to be the most appealing cursory pickup in fantasy leagues despite Friday's outburst.

Edey will not return to Friday's game against the Spurs due to an injury to his nose. He finished with four points (2-2 FG), four rebounds and one assist in seven minutes.

Edey took an elbow to the face, resulting in him bleeding profusely. The Grizzlies were quick to rule him out for the contest, though Memphis held a big lead at the time and may just have opted to shut him down for precautionary reasons. Edey totaled four points (2-2 FG), four rebounds and one assist in seven minutes prior to being ruled out.

Carter ended Friday's 121-94 loss to the Celtics with 15 points (4-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-10 FT), nine rebounds and three assists over 32 minutes.

In Friday's contest, Carter held things down in the paint for Orlando, leading all Magic players in rebounds while finishing one board shy of a double-double in a losing effort. Carter has recorded 15 or more points in four contests this season while hauling nine or more boards in 10 outings.

Powell exited Friday's game against the Thunder in the third quarter with a right hip injury and won't return, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. He recorded two points (1-1 FG) and was charged with two fouls in five minutes before leaving the contest.

Powell suffered the injury when he slipped and fell on the court. He was unable to get up on his own power and required assistance to the locker room. Powell has largely been outside of the rotation this season, but he made his third appearance in as many games Friday while the Mavericks are a bit shorthanded in the frontcourt with the ongoing absence of starting center Dereck Lively (ankle).