01/12/2026, 2:45 AM

Drops 29 points in return

Gilgeous-Alexander was given the green light to return Sunday from a one-game absence due to an ankle injury. His ankle looked fine against Miami, as the reigning MVP led both teams in scoring while finishing with the second-most assists behind Davion Mitchell (10). Gilgeous-Alexander has scored at least 20 points in each of his 38 outings this season, and over his last five appearances he has averaged 30.2 points, 6.6 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.6 threes in 33.5 minutes per game.

01/11/2026, 11:45 PM

Out of starting lineup

Carlson drew the start Friday against the Grizzlies and finished with five points, one rebound, one block and one steal over 16 minutes in a 117-116 victory. He will revert to a bench role Sunday after Chet Holmgren (shin) was cleared to return.

01/11/2026, 11:44 PM

Back to bench Sunday

Mitchell got the start against the Grizzlies on Friday due to the absence of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the former finished with 23 points, six assists, three rebounds and one block over 38 minutes. Gilgeous-Alexander has been cleared to return Sunday against Miami, so Mitchell will revert to a bench role for that contest.