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New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (shoulder) is listed as doubtful ahead of Tuesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He's expected to continue missing time due to a lingering right shoulder issue. The absence of Marshall should mean increased playing time for Larry Nance Jr. in the rotation. He played 32 minutes during their last game but normally plays minutes in the low 20s. He could be a possible dart throw in DFS contests for Tuesday's slate.

According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, there is "optimism" that Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (eye) can play on Tuesday versus Golden State. The Lakers star aggravated a left eye injury in Sunday's matchup against Minnesota, exiting after logging only 12 minutes. He was inadvertently hit in the face by Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson near the end of the first quarter. Jaxson Hayes had a good game with 19 points and 10 rebounds as Davis' fill-in in the center position, but he will have to settle for a bench role again on Tuesday if Davis is cleared to play.

Los Angeles Lakers center/forward Anthony Davis (knee) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup against Cleveland. The calendar makers have been cruel to the Lakers, as they face their second back-to-back of the week on Saturday and Sunday, and Davis could be rested for one of the games. His workload might also be monitored. Davis logged only 28 minutes on Tuesday versus Toronto before putting in a 38-minute shift the next night against Washington. Both of the weekend's games are tough matchups on paper for Davis, but he's playing some great basketball right now. Since the All-Star break, the Lakers star has posted 24.5 points, 14.4 rebounds, 2.1 blocks, and 1.3 steals.

Los Angeles Lakers All-Stars Anthony Davis (knee) and LeBron James (ankle) will play in the second leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday versus Washington. Both saw less than 30 minutes of action on Tuesday against Toronto and should have some extra freshness from the lighter workload. The Wizards have one of the weakest defenses in the league, so this could end up as a real massacre as James and Davis try to keep the team's playoff push going.

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (knee) is expected to be in the lineup as the team completes a back-to-back against the Wizards on Wednesday. Davis recorded a 21-point, 12-rebound double-double with 10-for-20 shooting in Tuesday's 128-111 win over Toronto, logging 28 minutes of action. The veteran star missed the second leg of a back-to-back last week, but that came following a 52-minute outing, and it looks like he will be good to go this time around versus Washington. Davis should dominate against a team that allows centers to shoot over 60 percent from the field and gives up a league-high 17.7 rebounds per 48 minutes to the position.