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Bailey will miss a fourth straight game due to a strained left hip flexor. Brice Sensabaugh should remain in the starting lineup until the rookie is healthy enough to play.

Barnes got off to a phenomenal start with 20 first-half points on 7-of-12 shooting and six free throws, in his return following a brief one-game absence due to a minor right knee injury. He knocked down a go-ahead free throw with one second left in overtime to put Toronto ahead for good in the marathon affair. It was his fourth 30-point effort of the season and just two points shy of his season-high mark set back on October 26. The two teams will square off again on Monday night for the tail-end of a back-to-back as the Raptors kick off a four-game week that also includes matchups against the Pacers, Clippers and Lakers.

Maxey heated up in the second quarter, finishing the opening half with a team-high 14 points, despite going just 4-of-10 from the floor. He took over the game in the second half, scoring 24 of his 38 points in the final two quarters and overtime, including a trio of key buckets in the final minute. The 25-year-old scoring machine drained a clutch step back three-pointer with 20 seconds left to give Philadelphia a four-point advantage which they were unable to hang onto. He finished just shy of reaching the 40-point plateau for the fifth time this season and has scored at least 27 points in 10 of his last 12 games since December 19. The two teams will square off again on Monday night for the tail-end of a back-to-back as the 76ers kick off a three-game week that also includes a pair of showdowns against the Cavaliers.

Due to his sprained right ankle, Leonard is back on the Clippers’ injury report. However, he hasn’t missed a game since November 22, most recently playing 31 minutes in Saturday’s win over the Pistons. Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller would take on more prominent roles within the rotation if Leonard can’t play.

Quickley knocked down a critical three-pointer with 11 seconds remaining in regulation to slash Toronto’s deficit to just two points. He had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds but missed a turnaround fadeaway jumper with eight seconds left. Fortunately, teammate Jamal Shead came through with the game-tying bucket a couple seconds later following an offensive rebound. The lightning-quick 26-year-old guard has topped 15 points in six straight games since December 31.

Edgecombe connected for a game-tying three-pointer with 16 seconds left in overtime, his first trey of the night after missing his first six attempts. The 20-year-old prodigy has run hot-and-cold in his rookie campaign, averaging a robust 16.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.5 blocks through 33 games. He’s emerged as a stellar complementary scorer to Tyrese Maxey and has flashed big-time all-around fantasy potential.

Shead hit a couple clutch shots down the home stretch, including a game-tying jumper in the final seconds of regulation to force overtime, in his second start of the year. The 23-year-old guard has been in a groove from a shooting standpoint recently and he’s played at least 20 minutes in six of his last eight games since December 28. He doesn’t offer enough scoring upside to merit consideration in shallow fantasy leagues but he’s making the most of his chances lately.

Achiuwa is back in the starting lineup after being relegated to the bench for Friday’s loss to the Warriors. His promotion comes at the expense of Keon Ellis, who may still be worth streaming given Dennis Schröder’s suspension for the next three games.

After a three-game absence with a sprained right ankle, Şengün will play in Sacramento. His return means that Steven Adams will come off the bench. Joining Şengün in the starting lineup are Aaron Holiday, Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. Holiday is starting for Tari Eason, who’s out with a sprained ankle.

After missing nearly two months with a strained calf, Holiday was back in the Trail Blazers’ rotation on Sunday. He played 16 minutes off the bench, with the minutes limit preserving some of Sidy Cissoko’s playing time. Cissoko remained in the starting lineup and finished with five points, two rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer in 28 minutes. As Holiday continues to ramp up his activity, there will likely come a point where he and Cissoko switch roles.

Love continues to produce like a player intent on securing his NBA future. Jrue Holiday’s return on Sunday did not bounce the rookie from the rotation, due partly to the absences of Jerami Grant and Kris Murray despite not sharing a position with those two. Love, who’s on a two-way deal, has five 20-point games this season. Providing 11th-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, Love may be worth holding onto in dynasty leagues despite the contract status.