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Davis didn’t have a good night shooting the basketball, but rebounds and blocked shots helped compensate. The 16 rebounds were one shy of his season-high, and the Mavericks’ forward/center has blocked seven shots over his last two games. With Daniel Gafford (10 points, 13 rebounds, one steal and one blocked shot) in the starting lineup, Davis can lurk more defensively, giving more opportunities to block shots from the weak side. While being the lone big on the floor may boost Davis’ offensive value, sharing the court with another big helps him defensively.

Dončić was initially listed as questionable with a groin injury, but is ultimately available for Tuesday’s game against the Hawks. The 26-year-old small forward had 42 points in Monday’s game against the Kings, but had to have his inner thigh/groin area treated in the second half and only had two points in the fourth quarter. This will be Dončić’s second consecutive back-to-back where he’s played in both games.

James was initially listed as questionable with left foot joint arthritis and right sciatica, but is ultimately available for Tuesday’s game against the Hawks. The 41-year-old had 22 points in Monday’s loss to the Kings and is set to play both games of a back-to-back for the first time so far this season.

Mitchell was ruled out with a left shoulder contusion in the third quarter of Tuesday’s game against the Suns. There should be extra usage for Pelle Larsson and Jaime Jaquez Jr. with Mitchell out.

Zubac is dealing with the ankle injury again, though he has played in the Clippers’ last six games. If he is ruled out, Brook Lopez could return to the starting lineup, with John Collins taking on extra minutes at center.

Grant was upgraded to doubtful, which is a good sign that he is getting closer to a return, but this will be a 14th straight absence for him. Sidy Cissoko has started the last three games for Portland and should remain in that role, though he hasn’t been great for fantasy managers.

Leonard has been managing an ankle injury, but it hasn’t forced him to miss any time or slowed down his production. If something changes, Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller would take on extra minutes in his place.

With Coby White (calf) sidelined, head coach Billy Donovan will utilize his two-big starting lineup, with Smith returning to the opening group. He came off the bench in his first game back after a two-game absence on Saturday. The move to the starting lineup should amplify his value.

Aaron Holiday started Houston’s last game with Tari Eason sidelined, but that won’t continue against Chicago. Holiday will head to the bench, with Okogie returning to the starting lineup, where he spent a lot of time at the beginning of the year.

Myles Turner (illness) is sidelined for the first time this season, which results in Portis filling the starting center role. Portis has started five games this season and has scored in double figures in all of them while also adding two double-doubles in those games.

With Luguentz Dort (foot) sidelined for the first time in over a month, Wiggins will enter the starting lineup. Wiggins came off the bench in OKC’s last game but had started the previous three. He has been productive recently, averaging 11.3 points, 1.8 steals and 1.3 blocks per game over his last four outings.