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Smith closed with 20 points (7-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 33 minutes during Sunday's 134-102 win over the Pelicans.

Smith has reached the 20-point mark in back-to-back games for the first time since doing so Feb. 21 and Feb. 23. Even though he plays a secondary role on the Rockets' offensive scheme, Smith has posted solid numbers when given enough touches. This 20-point effort means he's scored in double digits in all but one of his last 12 games, a stretch in which he's averaging 17.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest.

Williamson produced 18 points (6-8 FG, 6-8 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 25 minutes during Sunday's 134-102 loss to the Rockets.

Williamson missed just two shots from the floor and two of his eight attempts from the free-throw line, but he didn't do much in other categories. The former Duke standout saw his streak of games with at least 20 points end at four contests, but he remains a reliable go-to option on offense for a Pelicans team that's no longer in the running for a playoff berth. Williamson is averaging 20.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game in 14 games since the beginning of March.

Bey posted 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and one block across 31 minutes during Sunday's 134-102 loss to the Rockets.

Bey finished just three boards away from recording a double-double, and the five-year veteran continues to leave his mark offensively since he's regularly scoring more than 15 points. He's scored at least 17 points in eight games in a row, a stretch in which he's averaging 19.9 points per game while shooting 47.9 percent from the floor and an impressive, yet unsustainable, 52.9 percent from three-point range.

Murray totaled 19 points (8-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Sunday's 134-102 loss to Houston.

Murray sit out Friday's loss to the Raptors, but he returned to the lineup Sunday and posted a solid line across the board while contributing in each of the five major categories. Murray has scored in double digits in every game but one since making his season debut Feb. 24, averaging 17.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.6 steals per game across 13 appearances.

Landale (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against Boston.

Landale's status could be determined closer to Monday's pregame warmups. Mouhamed Gueye would likely move into the No. 2 center spot if Landale cannot suit up versus the Celtics.

Marshall (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.

Marshall was previously listed as probable, so he's trending in the wrong direction. If he's unable to give it a go, the Mavericks may need Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton to step up.

Larsson (triceps) is probable for Monday's game against the 76ers.

With Norman Powell (illness) sidelined, Larsson is likely going to grab another start. During Sunday's loss to Indiana, Larsson had 15 points, five rebounds and three assists across 36 minutes.

Washington (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against Minnesota, per Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com.

Washington is in danger of sitting out the first leg of this back-to-back set. Khris Middleton and Klay Thompson would be in line for an uptick in playing time if Washington is unable to play Monday.

Gilgeous-Alexander closed Sunday's 111-100 win over the Knicks with 30 points (8-18 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 13-16 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal across 37 minutes.

Gilgeous-Alexander didn't look at his best in the opening three quarters, but he stepped up in the fourth right when the Thunder needed him the most, and he made some clutch buckets that allowed OKC to ice the game for good. The MVP frontrunner has scored at least 25 points in four of his last five games, a stretch in which he's averaging 30.0 points per game while shooting 55.3 percent from the floor.

Holmgren finished with 16 points (5-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Sunday's 111-100 win over the Knicks.

Holmgren ended just one rebound away from recording what would've been his third double-double over the last six games. Perhaps more importantly, the big man didn't show any ill effects from the hip contusion that forced him to sit out Friday's game against the Bulls. Holmgren is averaging 16.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.5 blocks per game since the All-Star break and remains a productive presence for the Thunder on both ends of the court, although he's going to play as the third offensive option now that Jalen Williams is back in the lineup.