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Murray-Boyles posted 17 points (7-7 FG, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block over 22 minutes in Thursday's 128-114 victory over Miami.

Murray-Boyles ended up playing more minutes than starting center Jakob Poeltl (17) and fellow big-man reserve Sandro Mamukelashvili (18). Murray-Boyles led the Raptors in rebounds and scored 14 of his 17 points in the paint to finish as the team's third-leading scorer behind Brandon Ingram (38 points) and RJ Barrett (22 points). Murray-Boyles has scored in double digits in five of his last six outings, and over that span he has averaged 14.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks over 22.1 minutes.

Ingram logged 38 points (13-23 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 10-11 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 37 minutes during the Raptors' 128-114 win over the Heat on Thursday.

Ingram dominated from the field during Thursday's win, scoring in double digits in each of the first three quarters to set a season high in points while connecting on double-digit free throws for the first time since Nov. 21. It was Ingram's first 30-plus-point game since March 15 against Detroit and his 12th of the regular season. Since the All-Star break, he has averaged 20.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.6 threes over 33.5 minutes per game.

Timme won't start Thursday's game against the Warriors, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

With LeBron James (foot) back in the lineup following a one-game absence, Timme will retreat to the second unit. The big man isn't guaranteed meaningful playing time Thursday, and he has averaged 1.8 points across 7.4 minutes per game over his last five appearances off the bench.

Leons will come off the bench Thursday against the Lakers, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.

Leons drew a spot start Tuesday against the Kings, and while Kristaps Porzingis (knee) and Gui Santos (pelvis) are out again Thursday, it'll be Nate Williams who gets a chance with the first unit. Leons figures to remain involved in the rotation with Golden State operating shorthanded in the frontcourt.

Williams will start Thursday's game against the Lakers, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.

Williams will get the starting nod for just the second time this season, pushing Malevy Leons to the bench. During his lone start of the season in a loss to the Spurs on April 1, Williams recorded 18 points, four rebounds, two steals and one assist in 47 minutes.

Yabusele won't return to Thursday's game against the Wizards due to a left shoulder sprain, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. He'll finish with five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 16 minutes.

Yabusele sustained the shoulder injury early in the third quarter and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest shortly after exiting to the locker room. The big man faces a short turnaround if he hopes to suit up in Friday's game against Orlando.

Horford (calf) took part in a 5-on-5 scrimmage Thursday, and the Warriors are hopeful he'll play Friday against the Kings, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Horford has already been ruled out for the first game of Golden State's back-to-back Thursday against the Lakers, but the team is optimistic about a Friday return. The veteran will presumably be re-evaluated Friday morning before another update is issued.

Yabusele exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Thursday's game against the Wizards due to an apparent left shoulder injury, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Yabusele appeared to bump into another player and grabbed his left shoulder before heading to the locker room. He should be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.

Highsmith (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Lakers.

Highsmith is slated for a 12th straight absence while dealing with a right knee injury. His next opportunity to suit up will arrive in the regular-season finale Sunday against Oklahoma City, though it's unclear at this time whether he's nearing a return.

Allen (quadriceps) isn't listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Lakers.

Allen missed Wednesday's win over Dallas due to a right quadriceps contusion, but he's set to return to action Friday. With Jordan Goodwin (ankle) and Devin Booker (ankle) out, Allen will likely see an uptick in playing time against the Lakers. He has averaged 11.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals in 24.0 minutes per game over his last five appearances.