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Bridges racked up zero points (0-8 FG, 0-5 3Pt), one rebound, four assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Friday's 107-103 loss to the Celtics.

It was a brutal showing by Bridges, who watched as sixth man Miles McBride went off for 20 points off the bench. Bridges has now gone just 2-for-16 from the field and 0-for-7 from beyond the arc through two games on the young season, and the Knicks showed Friday they're willing to ride a hot hand in McBride when applicable.

Missi won't return to Friday's game against the Jazz due to a left knee injury.

Missi needed to be helped to the locker room after colliding with Zion Williamson, and while we don't know the extent of this knee injury, getting ruled out so quickly is not encouraging. If he needs to miss time, Derik Queen and Herbert Jones would benefit.

Edwards produced 15 points (5-23 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and four steals over 33 minutes during Friday's 115-93 victory over Orlando.

After a red-hot opening game, Edwards came crashing back to earth Friday, shooting just 5-of-23 from the field. While it wasn't his night offensively, he did manage to record a game-high four steals, salvaging what was otherwise an underwhelming effort. The fact that Minnesota easily accounted for Orlando despite Edwards' struggles bodes well for the season ahead. As for Edwards, he will look to get back on track in what promises to be a mouthwatering matchup against the Raptors on Sunday.

McDaniels had 15 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 30 minutes during Friday's 115-93 victory over Orlando.

McDaniels was productive on both ends of the floor, helping Minnesota to its second straight comfortable victory. Through two games, it's clear that McDaniels is going to play a key role for the Timberwolves, both on offense and defense. While there will almost certainly be an element of inconsistency, McDaniels should settle in as a plug-and-play mid-round asset moving forward.

Duren (thigh) exited Friday's 128-111 win over the Heat in the second quarter and did not return, finishing with four points (2-4 FG), six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 10 minutes.

Duren was deemed questionable to return with a right thigh injury after exiting to the locker room, and he never checked back in. If the big man is forced to miss additional time, Paul Reed would likely step into the starting five. Duren's next chance to play will come Sunday at Philadelphia.

Beringer ended Friday's 115-93 win over the Magic with nine points (4-8 FG, 1-2 FT) and nine rebounds over 15 minutes.

Beringer came within a whisker of his first double-double of the season, providing Minnesota with serviceable production as the backup center. It's been a modest start to the campaign for the sophomore, having now assumed the role of primary backup behind Rudy Gobert. Assuming Gobert remains healthy, Beringer should be considered nothing more than a rebound and blocks streamer.

Missi was helped to the locker room in the second quarter of Friday's game against the Jazz due to an apparent left leg injury, Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Zion Williamson appeared to collide with Missi's leg, and the 22-year-old center required assistance getting back to the locker room. If he's unable to return, Derik Queen figures to see increased playing time the rest of the way.

Tatum tallied 36 points (14-26 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and three steals across 37 minutes in Friday's 107-103 win over the Knicks.

After shooting just 6-for-23 from the field and scoring 13 points in Tuesday's season-opening loss to Detroit, Tatum bounced back in a major way Friday. The star forward wasn't shy about hunting his shot and finished with a game-high 36 points, 25 of which came in the second half. The 28-year-old also led the Celtics in rebounds, assists and steals in a well-rounded effort.

Carter put up 20 points (8-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 29 minutes in Friday's 115-93 loss to the Timberwolves.

Carter has been unconscious through the first two games of the season, converting 84.2 percent of his shot attempts and 57.1 percent of his long-range looks. These gaudy percentages aren't sustainable, but managers can certainly appreciate the torrid start to the year. Additionally, offseason addition Nikola Vucevic is clearly no threat to Carter's playing time, as he's logged just nine minutes through the first two games.

Head coach Dusty May said Flagg (shoulder) will be evaluated in the next couple of days, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Flagg can presumably be ruled out for Saturday's game against San Antonio after leaving Friday's win over Indiana and not returning. The star forward was hit while in the air and took a hard fall, landing on his left shoulder. With Flagg sidelined, Naji Marshall, Zaccharie Risacher and Marcus Sasser are candidates for increased burn.