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Back in the lineup after a two-game absence, Holiday was one of three players the Bucks had no answer for on Friday night (Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown being the others). The 20 points are the most Holiday has scored in a game since October 28, when he scored a season-high 21 against...the Bucks. The regular season series between the two teams is finished, which is good news for Milwaukee (0-3).

Brown still is not physically able to return to game action, so he won’t play on Thursday. His continued absence has ensured that young players like Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji will be able to play starters’ minutes in their current roles.

Thursday’s game will be the fourth Poeltl misses due to his strained groin. Jonathan Mogbo should remain in the starting lineup, but Chris Boucher and Kelly Olynyk are better streaming options despite coming off the bench.

Shead was a late scratch for Monday’s loss to the Knicks, with his absence freeing up additional minutes for fellow rookie Ja’Kobe Walter. While he isn’t a “must-add” player yet, Walter will have added fantasy value down the line, as the Raptors do not look like a playoff team.

With KJ Martin (foot) sidelined by a stress reaction, Caleb Martin (no relation) moves into the starting lineup. KJ will be re-evaluated in two weeks, so Caleb deserves streaming consideration in deep leagues. That’s the lone change to Philadelphia’s starting lineup.