Allen closed with seven points (3-4 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds and two assists across 23 minutes during Thursday's 126-124 loss to the Knicks.

Allen's output continues to leave a lot to be desired, as well as his workloads. Evan Mobley returned from his injury Thursday, but he came off the bench and saw just 25 minutes with the team easing him back into things. Over Allen's last six games, he's averaging 11.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.8 blocks in 24.9 minutes per contest.

Horford (sciatica) tallied 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and two steals across 11 minutes Thursday in the Warriors' 126-116 win over the Mavericks.

Suiting up for the first time since Dec. 4 after missing the Warriors' previous seven games due to right sciatic nerve irritation, Horford was operating with a significant minutes restriction but still delivered solid production during his limited time on the court. Prior to missing time with the injury, Horford was averaging 21.4 minutes per game in 13 appearances, so despite his solid showing Thursday, he's unlikely to see enough playing time once he's fully ramped up to draw much intrigue outside of deeper fantasy leagues.

Sengun amassed 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Thursday's 119-96 win over the Lakers.

Sengun shook off a questionable tag related to left calf tightness and came through with his 16th double-double of the season in a Christmas Day victory. The fifth-year center has been excellent overall, though the three-point shot has been absent, as he hasn't attempted one in the past two games and is 0-for-14 from deep over the past eight contests since his last make Dec. 1.

Nurkic (rest) isn't listed on Utah's injury report for Friday's game in Detroit.

Nurkic is slated to return to action after resting during the second leg of a back-to-back set against Memphis on Tuesday. He's missed three games in December, but Nurkic continues to be productive when available, averaging 11.1 points, 10.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 0.7 steals in 25.6 minutes per game.

Holmgren notched 10 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one block across 31 minutes during Thursday's 117-102 loss to San Antonio.

The double-double was Holmgren's fifth of the season, and first since Nov. 11. The 23-year-old big looked none the worse for wear after leaving Tuesday's contest in the fourth quarter after getting popped in the face, and over his last 12 contests he's averaging 17.4 points, 7.8 boards, 1.4 threes, 1.3 assists and 1.3 blocks.

Hartenstein recorded 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 24 minutes during Thursday's 117-102 loss to San Antonio.

The double-double was his eighth of the season and first since Nov. 15, and Hartenstein has recorded either double-digit points or boards, but not both at the same time, in eight straight games since then while dealing with a calf issue. The 27-year-old center also played two straight games for the first time since late November, suggesting he might be close to getting back in form.

Wembanyama finished with 19 points (6-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 26 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 117-102 victory over Oklahoma City.

For the sixth straight game since returning from a calf strain, Wembanyama was deployed with the second unit, but his 26 minutes represented his biggest workload during that stretch. The third-year center has also logged a double-double in three of the last four contests, and since his return he's averaging 18.0 points, 9.5 boards, 2.7 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.2 threes in 21.5 minutes.

Towns contributed 11 points (5-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and two steals across 27 minutes during Thursday's 126-124 victory over the Cavaliers.

The double-double was his 20th of the season. Towns' production has been erratic in December, perhaps due to nagging lower-body injuries that have cost him two of the Knicks' 11 games this month. When he's been on the court, the veteran center has averaged 22.2 points, 11.3 boards, 2.1 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.1 steals, but he pulled down double-digit rebounds in only five of those nine contests -- something he accomplished in 17 of his first 19 appearances in 2025-26.

Valanciunas (illness) is available for Thursday's matchup against the Timberwolves.

As expected, Valanciunas will play through his illness. The backup center is averaging 9.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 13.9 minutes during December.

Williams (knee) is questionable for Friday's matchup against the Celtics.

Williams took Tuesday's loss to the Magic off for rest, and he may sit out again Friday. If that's the case, look for Duop Reath and Yang Hansen to potentially see increased roles.