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Duren produced 24 points (7-9 FG, 10-14 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and one block in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 113-109 loss to the Cavaliers. Duren turned in a calculated performance on the offensive end, as he missed only two attempts from the field. He also got to the charity stripe with ease, where he tacked on 10 of his 24 points. Duren has now recorded six straight double-doubles and has put up 20 or more points in five of those outings.
Brandon Miller scored 17 points, and the Charlotte Hornets routed the Dallas Mavericks 117-90 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory. LaMelo Ball added 15 points and nine assists to help the Hornets (31-31) reach .500 for the first time since Oct. 28 when they were 2-2. Brandon Williams had 18 points for the sputtering Mavericks. They’ve lost 14 of 16.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is doubtful to return to Tuesday's game against the Pistons due to a right knee injury, having exited in the third quarter. This news follows a dominant February where he was named 'Cavalier of the Week' and led the NBA in Player Impact Estimate. Allen averaged 22.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists over four games last week, including a 25-point, 9-rebound, 4-assist effort against Detroit on Feb. 27. The Cavaliers hold an 11-2 record when he scores 20+ points this season. He finished with eight points, three rebounds, and one steal in 21 minutes before exiting.
Philadelphia 76ers player Dominick Barlow went to the locker room during the first quarter of Tuesday's game against the Spurs with an undisclosed injury after picking up his second foul. He is considered questionable to return to the contest until further information is available regarding his condition. Barlow has since been cleared by the medical staff to return to the game and should not face limitations.
Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers due to a left ankle sprain. Zubac has yet to make his debut for the Pacers since joining the team, and there is currently no clear timetable for his return to action. He should be considered doubtful for future contests until the team provides an update on his progress.
Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers due to a right ankle sprain. Nesmith has been sidelined since February 19, but his upgrade to questionable status indicates he is progressing well. He will have a chance to return to the court on Wednesday if he performs favorably during morning shootaround and pregame warmups.
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers due to a left wrist sprain. Siakam has missed the team's last three games, but there is a possibility he could return to action. If he is cleared to play, his presence would likely lead to fewer minutes for teammates such as Kobe Brown and Micah Potter.
Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers due to back soreness. Nembhard previously sat out Sunday's clash because of the issue, but his status has been upgraded to questionable, suggesting a potential return. He will presumably be re-evaluated closer to tipoff to determine his availability for the game in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Clippers forward John Collins has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers due to a neck injury. This will be his second consecutive game missed since sustaining the injury during Sunday's matchup against the Pelicans. Kobe Sanders, who started in Collins' absence on Monday, is expected to be a candidate to start again on Wednesday.
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward has been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, returning from a seven-game absence due to a right knee sprain. He will not start and is expected to operate under a minutes restriction. In his last 10 appearances, Coward averaged 10.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 25.2 minutes per game. His return will likely impact minutes for Walter Clayton and Cam Spencer.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama, initially trending towards returning from a 10-game absence due to right knee injury management and even cleared to play, has been downgraded to out for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves less than 30 minutes before tipoff. He was expected to face a minutes restriction if he played. Olivier-Maxence Prosper is now expected to remain in the starting lineup.
Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome has been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, returning after missing two matchups with a bruised left thigh. He is expected to start at point guard, which would send Scotty Pippen back to the bench. Since returning from injury in late January, Jerome has averaged 19.6 points over eight games, shooting 41.2% from beyond the arc, making him a primary scorer for the shorthanded Memphis team.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Max Strus, sidelined all season with a Jones fracture in his left foot, has begun on-court workouts, including team activities with both the Cavaliers and their G League affiliate, the Cleveland Charge. Recent imaging has shown progressive healing, and while there's no set timeline for his return, head coach Kenny Atkinson noted he's 'trending very positive.' With fewer than 20 games remaining, Strus will have limited time to ramp up for his season debut.
Nolan Traore has been getting his minutes and it’s paying off. The 6’3” Traore, the sixth youngest player in the NBA at 19, has shown how the Nets made a great move in taking him at No. 19 nine months ago. On Tuesday, he got honorable mention in the Rookie of the Month voting. Since his stint in Long Island, the point guard from the Paris suburbs has taken off. He is averaging 13.7 points, 5.7 assists and 1.5 steals over his past 11 outings.
Washington Wizards rookie Will Riley is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Magic, marking his fourth career start. He fills in for the injured Kyshawn George (elbow). In his three previous starts this season, Riley averaged 16.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.7 steals in 34.7 minutes, while shooting 43.8 percent from beyond the arc.
Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey will not travel with the team for their upcoming five-game road trip due to a knee injury. He will remain in Chicago to focus on strengthening his leg, with the team hoping he can return to action later this season. His next potential game appearance would be March 16 against Memphis if he misses the entire trip.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies as he continues to manage a lower-back injury. He is in danger of missing his fifth consecutive contest. Should Avdija be ruled out, Sidy Cissoko and Vit Krejci are candidates for increased minutes, particularly if Kris Murray (illness) is also sidelined.
Orlando Magic's Wendell Carter has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards due to left ankle soreness, ending his 19-game appearance streak. He was a late addition to the injury report, with the issue appearing just 90 minutes before tipoff. Previously, Carter was dominating the glass, averaging 9.2 rebounds over his last 10 games. Moritz Wagner, Jonathan Isaac, and Goga Bitadze are expected to see increased minutes. His next chance to play is Thursday.
Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington is available for Tuesday's game against the Hornets, making his return after missing three matchups with a left ankle sprain. He is expected to immediately rejoin the starting lineup, shifting Caleb Martin to a bench role. With the Mavericks dealing with multiple injuries, Washington's minutes are unlikely to be heavily restricted in his return.
Mavericks' Cooper Flagg is ruled out for Tuesday's game, extending his absence to eight consecutive contests due to a left mid-foot sprain. Despite the injury limiting him to just four games in February, he remains a strong Rookie of the Year contender, averaging 20.4 points and 6.6 rebounds. Optimism surrounds his potential return as early as Thursday. His ongoing foot issue is a significant factor in the tight ROY race against Kon Knueppel.
