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Williams has seen the action go away from him lately, but he has opened eyes around the arena and is a sneaky, albeit incredibly risky play tonight. Travis Outlaw has been given the burn recently with Marcus Thornton out, but it could be time for one last look at Williams before the Kings make offseason decisions about Tyreke Evans.

Black’s recent production has been inconsistent despite Cole Anthony being in and out of the lineup. He was out of it on Friday with the same toe injury that has plagued him, and Black had one of hist best performances of the past month. His 26 minutes were also the most that he has played in nearly a month, and he took on a larger role than Cory Joseph, who started at point guard. Black still isn’t a standard league option, but this was an encouraging performance for dynasty managers.

Banchero did most of his work early on, which allowed Orlando to take a double digit lead into halftime and extend it to 30 points entering the fourth quarter. Banchero didn’t see the floor in the final frame after scoring 20 points in the first half and adding 10 more in the third quarter. He has now scored at least 25 points in six of Orlando’s last seven games and provided top ten value in nine-cat leagues during that stretch. Unfortunately, that was the final game of a two-game week for the Magic.

THJ injured his ankle in the second quarter, and it will keep him sidelined for the second half of Friday’s game. Malik Beasley should start the second half in his place and provide plenty of three-pointers.

Anfernee Simons and Donovan Clingan were both late scratches due to illnesses. They will be replaced in the starting unit by Scoot and Murray, with Camara sliding over to start at center. Duop Reath should still play a large reserve role despite not starting.

Walker returned from a four-game absence due to a concussion only to leave Friday’s game as a precaution with a mild headache. Ricky Council IV and Jalen Hood-Schifino can fill in the vacated minutes for the 76ers.

Nick Richards (calf) was a late scratch after being injured during his pregame workout. Ighodaro will replace him in the starting lineup at center. Bol Bol should also take on a larger role off the bench as the other option down low.

Bane was initially listed as questionable, but he will be good to go despite being a late addition to the injury report. He has averaged 29.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 4.3 three-pointers over the last three games.

Simons was a late addition to the injury report, so it isn’t surprising that he will be held out. Scoot Henderson should slide into the starting point guard role, with Dalano Banton taking on extra minutes off the bench.

Tyson will miss this game after being a late addition to the injury report. The rookie’s role has been minimal since the All-Star break, so this won’t impact the team’s rotation.

Richards reportedly injured his calf during his pregame workout, which is why he is a late scratch after not being on the injury report. With Mason Plumlee out, Oso Ighodaro and Bol Bol should split the center minutes.