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Williams lasts just six days with the Mavs this time even though Brendan Haywood (knee) is sidelined.

Johnson, Williams and Claxton are the holdovers from the quintet that started Saturday’s loss to the Pistons. Russell and Thomas replace Killian Hayes (whose 10-day contract expired) and Keon Johnson, who will play quality minutes off the bench. Given the unpredictable availability of Russell and Thomas, Keon is worth holding onto in deep leagues.

Chicago is playing this game without Lonzo Ball, Kevin Huerter and Josh Giddey, which will allow Jones to get his first start as a Bull. Terry will also remain in the starting lineup, though he only played 19 minutes in that role on Sunday.

Initially questionable for Tuesday night after starting on Monday, Edwards has been ruled out. Paul George, who the rookie replaced on Monday, is available and will take on his usual role as part of the starting lineup.

Randle was initially listed as questionable, but he will suit up for a second straight game. He had 20 points in 34 minutes in his first game back on Sunday after missing about a month with this groin injury.

Oubre and George are back in the 76ers lineup after missing Monday’s loss to the Trail Blazers. Philadelphia is without Tyrese Maxey, opening up one spot in the starting five, and rookie Justin Edwards is out with a sprained ankle.

Mitchell returns after sitting out Sunday’s win over the Trail Blazers for rest reasons. However, Hunter will remain in the starting lineup, as Evan Mobley is getting the night off. Since joining the Cavaliers via trade, Hunter has provided solid value and is worth streaming in standard leagues.

After starting seven straight games for Atlanta, Gueye didn’t see the floor at all on Monday. However, he’ll return to the starting lineup and replace Dominick Barlow, who logged 13 minutes as a starter against Memphis. Regardless of who has started, neither has played a large role, with Caris LeVert, Georges Niang and Terance Mann taking on more minutes off the bench.

Despite rolling his ankle on Monday, Curry will be available to play on the second night of Golden State’s back-to-back. Curry will occupy his normal spot in the starting lineup and will look to extend his streak of 20-point games to four.

The Knicks are without Karl-Anthony Towns, who will miss Tuesday’s game for personal reasons. But it won’t be Precious Achiuwa who fills the void. Robinson, making his first home appearance of the season, will start at the five. His minutes will likely be restricted, so there should be room for Achiuwa in the rotation.

On March 2, it was announced that Dosunmu would undergo season-ending surgery to address instability in his left shoulder. The procedure hasn’t occurred yet, but the Bulls guard is facing a lengthy recovery period. Dosunmu’s absence means more playing time for Dalen Terry, who has yet to establish himself as a player worthy of consistent rotation minutes.