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Diabate has left ankle soreness and is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers.

It sounds like the Hornets are contemplating a maintenance day for the second leg of this back-to-back set, and the inferior opponent may be factored into the decision. If Diabate is held out, Ryan Kalkbrenner could step into a larger role for Charlotte.

Williams (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Pacers.

Williams, who routinely sits out a half of back-to-back games, is resting after logging 21 minutes in Thursday's win over the Suns. Josh Green and Sion James could pick up a few extra minutes Friday.

Vanderbilt registered nine points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals over 12 minutes during Thursday's 139-96 loss to the Thunder.

Vanderbilt has had a hard time staying in the Lakers' rotation, but he was able to make an appearance with Thursday's game getting out of hand early. Considering he didn't see the floor in Tuesday's win over Cleveland, Vanderbilt isn't a lock to see steady playing time during the final week of the regular season.

Thybulle finished with 13 points (4-9 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Thursday's 118-106 win over the Pelicans.

The 31 minutes were a season high for Thybulle, who appears to be ready to handle nearly a full workload following a lengthy layoff with a knee injury. Over his last six outings, Thybulle has averaged 9.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 21.9 minutes per game.

Spencer closed with 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound and two assists across 16 minutes during Thursday's 118-111 loss to the Cavaliers.

Although Spencer made the most of his limited run Thursday, his window for fantasy appeal in deeper formats may be closing -- Stephen Curry (knee) is targeting a return Sunday against Houston. Spencer has averaged 9.5 points, 3.9 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 22.4 minutes over his last eight games.

Miller produced 17 points (7-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists over 31 minutes during Thursday's 127-107 victory over the Suns.

While this wasn't Miller's most eye-catching performance, he continues to churn out terrific fantasy numbers. Over his last seven games, he's averaging 20.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 3.9 three-pointers on 49.0 percent shooting from the field.

Harper supplied 19 points (8-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Thursday's 118-99 victory over the Clippers.

That's now seven straight games in double figures for the rookie first-rounder, who continues to provide a scoring punch off the bench for the Spurs. During that span, Harper has averaged 16.3 points, 4.3 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 three-pointers in 24.1 minutes per game while shooting 62.3 percent from the field.

Reid ended Thursday's 113-108 loss to Detroit with 19 points (6-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 30 minutes.

Reid put together a strong showing Thursday, taking advantage of some extra usage with Anthony Edwards (knee/illness) out. Edwards is questionable for Friday's game against the 76ers, so Reid may be called upon once again in an expanded role.

Embiid (illness) has been upgraded to probable for Friday's game versus Minnesota.

This is a huge boost for the 76ers after the team initially listed him as doubtful. With Embiid set to return from a one-game absence, Adem Bona will likely shift to the bench and Andre Drummond may fall out of the rotation completely.

Edwards (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the 76ers, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.

Edwards remains day-to-day for Minnesota after missing Thursday's game against the Pistons with a knee issue on top of an illness. If Edwards is unable to give it a go, the Timberwolves will likely lean more on Bones Hyland, Mike Conley and Ayo Dosunmu.