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Booker finished with 33 points (9-19 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 13-13 FT), one rebound, two assists and two turnovers across 34 minutes in Wednesday's 132-119 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Booker briefly exited Wednesday's game after taking a shot to the face from Robert Williams on a drive to the hoop, but he was able to play through it and told Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic that he was "okay" after the game. It sounds like Booker should be fine for Thursday's meeting with the Magic.

Wembanyama went off for 52 points (16-28 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 19-23 FT), 24 rebounds, two assists, two steals and eight blocks over 34 minutes in Wednesday's 112-111 win over the Mavs.

Wembanyama set career highs in points and rebounds, and his eight blocks are the most by any player in a game this season. This was his second straight double-double, and as a bonus for 9-cat managers, he finished the game with just one turnover. After opening the season with back-to-back losses, the Spurs have reeled off six straight wins.

Ball totaled 20 points (6-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds, six assists, three steals, one block and seven turnovers across 31 minutes in Wednesday's 117-107 win over the Rockets.

Ball did not miss during the final frame, scoring 12 of his 20 points on 4-for-4 shooting, as he guided his team to victory. In five games without Anthony Edwards (knee surgery), Ball has averaged 19.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 3.6 triples and 2.0 steals per contest on 44.4 percent shooting from the field and 87.5 percent from the stripe.

George registered 39 points (14-26 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 9-13 FT), two rebounds, nine assists, four steals and one block over 44 minutes in Wednesday's 120-113 overtime loss to the Pelicans.

George had been seriously struggling in his previous two outings, combining for 15 points on 5-for-22 shooting, but he busted out of his funk in a big way Wednesday. He nearly delivered a game-winning dagger for Utah, but his stepback jumper left his hand just a second too late, and the team wasn't able to hang on in overtime. The Jazz have opened the season 1-7.

Head coach Micah Nori said that Krejci suffered a left leg fracture during Wednesday's 132-119 win over the Suns, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Nori did not provide a timetable for Krejci, but it's safe to say that he won't be back soon. His minutes figure to be divvied up amongst Chris Youngblood and Sidy Cissoko.

Krejci won't return to Wednesday's game against the Suns due to a left ankle injury.

The extent of Krejci's ankle injury isn't yet clear, but for now, he should be considered questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers. If Krejci needs to miss time, Sidy Cissoko could pick up some extra minutes.

Queen contributed 20 points (8-21 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and one block across 27 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 120-113 overtime win over the Jazz.

Queen didn't deliver his most efficient shooting performance but wasn't shy about hunting his shot en route to a season-high-tying scoring total. The second-year center also led the Pelicans in rebounds and assists, dishing out a season-high six dimes. He's scored 20 points in back-to-back outings and will likely continue seeing increased burn in Yves Missi's (knee) stead.

Gilgeous-Alexander amassed 42 points (11-26 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 15-19 FT), eight assists, four rebounds and one block across 35 minutes in Wednesday's 124-116 win over the Cavaliers.

Gilgeous-Alexander turned in an efficient effort from three-point range and got to the charity stripe often en route to his second straight 40-plus-point performance. The superstar point guard also led all players in assists, dishing out eight dimes for a second consecutive contest as well. The Thunder should continue to rely heavily on the two-time MVP, as they'll be without Cason Wallace (shoulder) and Jalen Williams (leg) for most, if not all, of the campaign. Additionally, Chet Holmgren (knee) is expected to miss at least eight weeks.

Coward tallied 23 points (8-19 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and four steals over 33 minutes in Wednesday's 107-103 loss to the Pacers.

Coward was coming off back-to-back 10-point performances, but he was much more aggressive seeking out his own shot Wednesday and cracked the 20-point plateau for the first time this season. He'll look to keep his momentum going into Friday's meeting with the Thunder.

Stewart (knee) exited Wednesday's 107-103 loss to the Pacers and did not return, finishing with six points (3-4 FG) and one rebound in 10 minutes.

Stewart was deemed doubtful to return and never checked back in. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against the Thunder. If the big man needs to miss time, Quinten Post would likely see an uptick in minutes.