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Umude has been starting over their last few games, but he has been added to the list of Pistons that are out for the rest of the year. Tosan Evbuomwan, Evan Fournier, Marcus Sasser and Troy Brown Jr. are all players that should take on extra unexpected minutes over the final few weeks of the season.

Davis is good to go after a sprained left ankle forced him out of Wednesday’s win over the Warriors during the first half. The lone change to the starting lineup is Vincent, who replaces LeBron James (illness). Also of note is the return of backup point guard D’Angelo Russell.

O’Neale sprained his ankle after rejecting a Dennis Schroder layup attempt during the first half of Saturday’s game. His absence resulted in more playing time for Josh Okogie. With Devin Booker also sidelined, Okogie and Ryan Dunn (who started Saturday’s game) will have added value in the short term. Okogie offers a little more offensively, but Dunn may play more minutes.

One night removed from scoring a season-high 23 points, Hart wasn’t as impactful as a scorer against the Wizards. However, he produced another double-double and seven assists and continues providing elite fantasy value. Fantasy managers willing to entertain the possibility of selling high should have a hefty asking price for Hart; he’s been that good.

Towns finished Saturday’s win with his 26th double-double of the season, and he scored at least 30 points in nine. The Knicks center avoided the early foul trouble that kept him in check during Friday’s win over the Magic, and the result was another dominant stat line. That’s the key for Towns, as few opponents have crafted a suitable answer for his offensive skill set.

Brunson didn’t score at all during the second quarter of Saturday’s game, yet still managed to produce his third 50-point game as a Knick. He’s now tied for second on the franchise’s list for 50-point games with Richie Guerin, two behind Bernard King. The Knicks once again struggled from three, but Brunson’s mastery of the mid-range made the difference in the nation’s capital. New York plays four games in Week 10, beginning with another road game against the Wizards on Monday.

The Mavericks are playing Saturday’s game without Naji Marshall and PJ Washington, who were suspended for their roles in a fight with Phoenix’s Jusuf Nurkic on Friday. Dinwiddie moves into the starting lineup for Marshall and can provide additional playmaking next to Irving. The other replacement is Kleber, who added value with Washington and Dereck Lively II out.