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Okongwu posted 20 points (7-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block over 36 minutes during the Hawks' 112-102 win over the Celtics on Monday.

Okongwu entered Monday's game having scored 11 points or less in four of his last five outings. It looked like it was going to be another low-scoring affair for the sixth-year big man, but he came out of halftime hot with 11 points in the third quarter and finished as the Hawks' co-leader in scoring with Jalen Johnson. It was Okongwu's 10th game of the season with four-plus three-pointers, and it was his first double-double since March 1. It was an encouraging performance out of the USC product, and that kind of production will help the Hawks as the team looks to improve its standing heading into the postseason.

Hachimura is starting Monday's game against Washington.

Hachimura will enter the starting lineup with Luka Doncic serving a one-game suspension Monday. Hachimura started four games in a row earlier in the month and averaged 12.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 31.0 minutes during this stretch.

Riley will start Monday's game against the Lakers.

The rookie first-rounder came off the bench in the Wizards' last two contests. However, with an extensive list of injuries for Washington, Riley will return to the starting lineup. The 20-year-old has played well in 13 starts this season, during which he has averaged 15.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 0.1 blocks and 0.8 steals in 33.5 minutes per tilt.

Champagnie will start Monday's game against the Lakers.

Champagnie will step into the starting five due to the Wizards being shorthanded in the second leg of this back-to-back set. As a starter this season (17 games), the 24-year-old forward has averaged 9.7 points and 6.1 rebounds in 21.6 minutes per contest.

Green is starting Monday's game against the Thunder.

Green is set for his second start of March while Duncan Robinson (hip) and Tobias Harris (hip) tend to their respective injuries. Green has struggled to produce off the bench, as he's averaging 5.6 points and 2.4 rebounds in his last eight outings, all as a reserve.

Reed will start Monday's game against the Thunder.

With Jalen Duren (knee) sitting out the front end of this back-to-back set, Reed will step into the starting five. As a starter this season (eight games), the big man has averaged 13.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.8 blocks in 27.8 minutes per contest.

Huerter is starting Monday's game against the Thunder.

Huerter will make his second start in three games due to another absence for Duncan Robinson (hip). Huerter scorched the nets in his last start Thursday against the Pelicans, when he finished with 22 points on 4-of-7 shooting from deep in 34 minutes of action.

Wallace will start Monday's game against Detroit, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Oklahoma City is playing the second half of a back-to-back, so Jalen Williams (hamstring) and Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) will take the night off. As a result, Wallace will rejoin the starting lineup. The 22-year-old has started 57 games this season, averaging 9.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.3 blocks and 2.1 steals across 27.6 minutes per contest in those appearances.

Mitchell will start Monday's game against the Pistons, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

With Jalen Williams (hamstring) and Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) unavailable for the second leg of this back-to-back set, Cason Wallace and Mitchell will join the first unit. As a starter this season (14 games), the 23-year-old guard has averaged 15.4 points, 3.9 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 28.4 minutes per contest.

Black (two-way) won't play Monday against the Lakers.

Washington will hold Black out for Monday's contest in an effort to preserve his availability for the remainder of the season. After Monday, the two-way player will be eligible to suit up for six of the Wizards' remaining seven games.