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Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (ankle) will be active against Houston on Sunday. Davis missed one game this week due to an ankle issue but has been upgraded from probable to available ahead of Sunday's action. The star big man came close to a 20-20 game in his last appearance against Atlanta, posting his 10th double-double in 11 outings. On Sunday, Davis faces a difficult matchup against a team that allows the sixth-fewest fantasy points in the league to opposing centers.

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (ankle) is considered probable for Sunday's matchup against the Houston Rockets. After sitting out Thursday's game against Portland, Davis bounced back on Friday with a strong performance, totaling 18 points and 19 rebounds in the win over Atlanta. He has been dominant on the boards recently, recording 13 or more rebounds in three consecutive games, while also contributing significantly on the defensive end with 11 combined blocks and steals.

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (ankle) will play on Friday versus the Hawks. AD wasn't available for Thursday's win over the Trail Blazers because of a sprained ankle, only his second absence of the 2024-25 campaign. But the Lakers were able to pull off the win without him. Fortunately, Davis is back and is always a must-start in all fantasy formats, even more so against a Hawks team that has allowed a fourth-worst 119.4 points per contest this season.Of course, Davis' return means Jaxson Hayes will head back to the bench.

Dallas Mavericks power forward P.J. Washington (knee) will be active against Cleveland on Friday. Washington has shaken off a knee sprain to remain in the lineup. The 26-year-old makes his presence felt all over the court, averaging 12.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.1 blocks, and 1.2 steals for the campaign. However, on Friday, Washington faces a difficult matchup against Cleveland's twin towers, Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. Washington was limited to 11 points and two rebounds the last time he went up against the two.

Dallas Mavericks guardKyrie Irving(illness) is unavailable for Friday's matchup with his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. Irving didn't appear on the Mavs initial injury report but has since been downgraded to out due to an illness. The 32-year-olds next chance to suit up comes on Monday versus the Grizzlies. WithLuka Doncic(calf) also out, veteran Klay Thompson, Spencer Dinwiddie andQuentin Grimes will see extra minutes and plenty of scoring opportunities.