Sabonis closed with 13 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one block over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 124-116 loss to Denver.

In a clash with Nikola Jokic, Sabonis was able to come away with his NBA-leading 59th double-double, staying one double-double ahead of his Nuggets rival. Sabonis has pulled down double-digit boards in nine of 10 games since returning from an ankle injury, averaging 18.6 points, 14.0 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 0.7 steals over that stretch while shooting 56.5 percent from the floor.

Jokic notched 20 points (5-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 10-10 FT), 12 rebounds, 11 assists and four steals over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 124-116 win over the Kings.

It's the 33rd triple-double of the season for Jokic, and his fourth in six appearances since returning from an ankle injury. The perennial MVP candidate is averaging 36.8 points, 12.2 boards, 9.8 assists, 2.8 threes and 2.3 steals during that six-game stretch, and the Nuggets' shocking late-season coaching change doesn't seem to have derailed Jokic's focus or momentum as the team tried to make sure it avoids dropping back into the Play-In Tournament.

Holmgren chipped in 22 points (5-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 12-13 FT), 10 rebounds and four assists in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 125-112 win over the Suns.

Since returning from a lengthy absence, Holmgren has sat frequently for injury management and has ceded significant minutes to Isaiah Hartenstein (heel), but his teammate's absence allowed Holmgren to take full control under the basket. Despite an injury-filled 2024-25 campaign, the former first-round pick's numbers have been solid, averaging 15.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.2 blocked shots over 32 games.

Nurkic had 26 points (12-19 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 126-96 loss to the Raptors.

After logging a healthy DNP against the Grizzlies on Tuesday, Nurkic was inserted into the Hornets' starting lineup due to the absences of Mark Williams (foot) and Moussa Diabate (illness). Nurkic finished as the Hornets' leading rebounder and finished second in scoring behind Nick Smith (28). With two games left in the 2024-25 regular season, Nurkic's playing time will be dependant on the availability of Williams.

Landale is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Alperen Sengun (back) will be in street clothes Wednesday, resulting in Landale making the start. It'll be Landale's second start of the season. Expect Landale and Steven Adams to split most of the center work.

Queta recorded 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 25 minutes in Wednesday's 96-76 loss to Orlando.

Queta provided a lift off the Celtics bench Wednesday, recording team-high-tying marks in rebounds and blocks while leading all bench players in scoring and finishing as one of five Boston players with a double-digit point total. Queta recorded his ninth outing of the season with 10 or more points, his first since Feb. 8.

Gordon finished Wednesday's 124-116 win over the Kings with 21 points (9-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and five assists over 35 minutes.

It was a strong showing from the veteran forward, as he tries to find some consistency ahead of the postseason. Gordon has scored 20 or more points in five of his last 10 appearances, but he's also scored in single digits three times, averaging 18.4 points, 4.7 boards, 4.3 assists and 1.8 threes over that stretch.

Green logged 13 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 114-111 loss to the Spurs.

Green came tantalizingly close to a triple-double during the shocking loss, and his clutch free throws in the final seconds gave the Warriors a chance to take it to overtime. Harrison Barnes thwarted that wish, and the result is a potential drop into the play-in tournament. Luckily for the Warriors, the hot-headed Green has managed to stay out of trouble and will be a full participant as the team makes a final push to improve their postseason outlook.

Barnes ended Wednesday's 114-111 win over Golden State with 20 points (6-9 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 36 minutes.

After committing a costly foul that allowed the Warriors to tie it up, Barnes drilled the three over Jimmy Butler's head after grabbing the inbound pass with seconds remaining. Barnes disappointed with just six points when the Spurs lost a 108-106 squeaker to the Warriors at the end of March, but he's sizzled on the court since the mediocre showing. Over the last six games, Barnes averaged 21.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals.

Green accumulated 19 points (7-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 134-117 loss to the Clippers.

Green turned back the clock, scoring a season-high 19 points. Typically seen cheering from the bench, Green was given an opportunity to prove he still has it, with the Rockets opting to rest the majority of their starters. While it is great to see Green out on the court doing his thing, it is unlikely he will remain a consistent part of the rotation heading into the playoffs.

Batum has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Rockets due to right groin soreness, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Batum will finish the contest with merely nine minutes played. However, he made up for the limited playing time with red-hot shooting, totaling 15 points (5-6 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT) to pair with three rebounds. The 36-year-old's next chance to play will come Friday at Sacramento. In the meantime, look for Drew Eubanks and Kobe Brown to see more minutes.

Vukcevic recorded 24 points (7-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 7-9 FT) and six rebounds in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 122-103 loss to Philadelphia.

The 2023 second-rounder produced 24 points in 24 minutes of court time, leading the Wizards in scoring off the bench Wednesday. Vukcevic looks to be in line to share the center minutes with Alex Sarr to wrap up the 2024-25 season. Over his last nine outings, Vukcevic has averaged 12.8 points, 4.6 rebounds,1.0 assists, 0.9 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers in 20.9 minutes.

DeRozan posted 22 points (8-26 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block across 40 minutes during Wednesday's 124-116 loss to the Nuggets.

The 35-year-old forward is on a roll to wrap up the regular season. DeRozan has scored at least 20 points in eight straight games and 15 of the last 16, averaging 23.8 points, 5.5 assists, 3.6 boards and 1.3 threes over the latter stretch, and he's been making a bigger impact on defense of late as well with eight blocks in the last 10 contests.

Porter racked up 21 points (7-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 124-116 victory over the Kings.

The 26-year-old wing remains a key source of secondary offense for the Nuggets behind Nikola Jokic. Porter has scored in double digits in 22 straight appearances dating back to Feb. 22, and he's scored at least 20 points in six of his last 11 outings, averaging 18.6 points, 7.2 boards, 2.7 assists, 2.7 threes, 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks during that time.

Braun accumulated 25 points (9-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 124-116 victory over the Kings.

The third-year guard led the Nuggets in scoring on the night as all five starters delivered at least 18 points. Braun has scored in double digits in 10 straight appearances, averaging 17.8 points, 6.3 boards, 3.2 assists, 1.6 threes and 0.9 steals over that span while shooting a stunning 62.8 percent from the floor.

Williams produced 33 points (13-23 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and three steals across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 125-112 win over Phoenix.

Willams was the driving force for the Thunder as they entered the game without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's (leg) services. The Thunder have locked up the top seed in the West and it's unlikely that they'll take too many chances with their MVP candidate, but Williams could see consistent minutes as he continues to refine his shot. The Thunder went 6-1 during Williams' recent seven-game absence, but Williams is an invaluable asset and critical to the team's postseason fortunes.

Butler closed with 28 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 16-17 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 114-111 loss to the Spurs.

Although Butler smothered Harrison Barnes as he took the inbound pass with seconds left, he was unable to prevent Barnes' game-winning three pointer. It was a bad finish to an otherwise standout performance from Butler, who posted his best scoring total since joining the Warriors. The Spurs were relentless in defending the veteran, but Butler responded by punishing them with 16 points from the charity stripe.

Champagnie racked up 14 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 114-111 victory over Golden State.

Champagnie stepped up with a decent line, showing his range with three three-pointers. The Spurs made a big investment in Champagnie after acquiring him from Philadelphia, but minutes have been harder to come by after starting 59 games in his first full season with the squad. The arrival of Stephon Castle and Harrison Barnes has curbed Champagnie's potential, but he still figures to be a key part of the youthful core who will complement Victor Wembanyama next season.

Ellis produced 20 points (7-12 FG, 6-11 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 124-116 loss to the Nuggets.

It's the first time since March 22 that Ellis has scored at least 20 points, while Wednesday represented his best performance from beyond the arc since he went 7-for-11 from three-point range against the Pelicans on Feb. 12. The third-year guard has started 11 straight games, averaging 9.4 points, 3.8 boards, 2.4 assists, 2.2 steals, 2.1 threes and 0.8 blocks over that span, and with Malik Monk (calf) potentially done for the year unless the Kings can advance out of the Play-In Tournament, Ellis will continue to be leaned on heavily in the backcourt.

LaVine accumulated 27 points (10-20 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and 11 assists across 44 minutes during Wednesday's 124-116 loss to the Nuggets.

The double-double was his sixth of the season and third in 30 contests for the Kings, while the 27 points led the team in scoring on the night. LaVine is building some impressive momentum to take with him into the Play-In Tournament -- he's scored at least 25 points in four straight games, and he's drained multiple three-pointers in eight of the last nine contests, averaging 25.3 points, 4.0 threes, 3.7 assists and 3.1 boards over the latter stretch while shooting 53,8 percent from the floor and a blistering 51.4 percent from beyond the arc.

Pickett ended with 18 points (6-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, four assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 124-116 win over the Kings.

Making his fourth start in the last five games while Jamal Murray (hamstring) has been sidelined, Pickett established new career highs in points and made three-pointers. The second-year guard has played more than 20 minutes in all six games Murray has missed so far, averaging 9.3 points, 4.7 assists, 3.7 boards and 1.8 threes in 27.8 minutes a contest.

Gillespie accumulated 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 125-112 loss to the Thunder.

After failing to catch on in Denver, Gillespie has proven his worth to the Suns as a critical piece amid Bradley Beal's numerous absences this season. Beal has a no-trade clause in his contract but can accept an offer from any team that interests him, and if he goes elsewhere, Gillespie will be the biggest beneficiary.

Booker produced 20 points (9-20 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, 14 assists and one steal over 40 minutes during Wednesday's 125-112 loss to Oklahoma City.

Booker was more of a facilitator as the Suns dropped an eighth consecutive game, eliminating them from the playoffs. The team limped down the stretch without Kevin Durant (ankle), although Booker fid his level beat to keep his team in contention. With nothing left to play for, Booker's participation in the final two games is up in the air, and it wouldn't be surprising to see the superstar take a seat as the season comes to a close.

Beal supplied 25 points (8-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one rebound, four assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 125-112 loss to the Thunder.

Although Beal did his best to turn the tide, the Suns were eliminated from playoff contention with their eight consecutive loss. Beal's season has been a mixed bag after appearing in only 52 games, and he's currently logging the second-worst seasonal scoring average of his 13-year career. Someone will have to answer for this disappointing result, and while coach Mike Budenholzer might lose his job, players like Beal could also be on the move.

Curry ended Wednesday's 114-111 loss to the Spurs with 30 points (12-24 FG, 5-14 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals across 37 minutes.

The Warriors may have lost their bid to stay out of the play-in tournament, but no blame can be placed on Curry. As usual, the All-Star has carried the team on his shoulders this season with dynamic shotmaking, and he's been given additional freedom to roam with the help of his new-look supporting cast. Curry had a rare dud of a game against Houston over the weekend, but he's responded with two superb lines. He'll need to be on point in the team's final two games to improve their postseason chances.

Castle recorded 21 points (8-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-7 FT), three rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 114-111 victory over the Warriors.

Castle made another case for Rookie of the Year honors with an excellent line as the season winds down. The Spurs have looked sharp despite dropping some narrow losses in the closing weeks, and a lot of their success is due to Castle's playmaking.. The team has formed a dangerous core that could make some noise next season with Victor Wembanyama back in the lineup.

Dinwiddie posted five points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and four assists in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 112-97 loss to the Lakers.

Dinwiddie moved to the bench Wednesday after starting each of his last 10 contests, which led to a significant decrease in his productivity. The veteran guard has averaged 13.4 points, 4.2 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.3 three-pointers in 31.2 minutes over his last nine games off the bench. However, Dinwiddie has averaged 14.3 points, 8.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.5 three-pointers in 32.9 minutes across his last 11 outings as a starter.

Smith chipped in 28 points (8-13 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds and 10 assists across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 126-96 loss to Toronto.

Smith re-entered the Hornets' starting lineup due to injuries to Josh Okogie (hamstring) and Josh Green (shoulder). Smith took advantage of the opportunity, scoring a game-high 28 points while tying a season high with six three-pointers. It was the first double-double of his two-year NBA career, and his 10 assists were also a career high. Smith had seen his playing time off the bench diminish recently, but his efforts Wednesday could earn him additional playing time over the Hornets' final two games of the 2024-25 regular season.

Doncic posted 45 points (16-28 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 6-9 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and four steals across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 112-97 win over the Mavericks.

Doncic matched a season-high scoring output in his return to Dallas, doing most of his damage in the first half with 31 points. Over his last 15 appearances, the superstar guard has averaged 30.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 4.0 three-pointers in 36.3 minutes. Doncic has reached the 20-point mark in 14 of those 15 outings.

Giddey amassed 28 points (11-19 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 16 rebounds, 11 assists, three blocks and two steals in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 119-111 win over Miami.

Giddey notched his seventh triple-double of the 2024-25 campaign, totaling his second most rebounds in a game this season. The 22-year-old has been outstanding during the back half of the regular season, averaging 21.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, 9.3 assists and 1.4 steals across 33.9 minutes spanning his last 19 appearances.