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Player Achievements
Bam Adebayo espn.com joined Dwyane Wade as the only two Heat players to reach 10,000 points with the team. The Miami center, most known for his tenacious defense, reached the milestone during recent play.
Injury Updates
Several key players missed games due to injuries recently. LeBron James espn.com was downgraded from questionable to out before Sunday's game against the Knicks with an elbow injury. Tyrese Maxey espn.com suffered a sprain of his right fifth finger and will be sidelined for the upcoming back-to-back. Jamal Murray espn.com has been listed as questionable for Monday's game in Oklahoma City with an ankle sprain.
Game Results
The Lakers espn.com earned a rare victory against one of the league's top teams in their 110-97 win over the Knicks without LeBron James. In the East, Jayson Tatum espn.com scored 20 points, including a dagger 3-pointer with 1:59 left, as the Celtics beat the Cavaliers in a battle of Eastern Conference contenders.
Comeback Stories
Victor Wembanyama espn.com said he had "zero left" physically but was all smiles after the Spurs overcame a 25-point deficit to stun the Clippers 116-112. Kristaps Porzingis espn.com, playing in just his second game for the Warriors after recovering from illness, says he feels healthy and ready to play consistently again.
Fantasy Impact
Fantasy basketball managers should note Nikola Vucevic espn.com underwent surgery to repair a fractured ring finger on his right hand and will be reevaluated in three to four weeks. Miles Bridges espn.com and others are also among the players whose fantasy stock is changing as the season progresses.