The Scoop: Harkless suffered a left hamstring injury in early January, and he'll likely head straight back to the G League's Salt Lake City Stars once he's cleared to play. The two-way player has appeared in just seven regular-season games with the parent club so far this season, so his continued absence shouldn't affect the Utah rotation.

 The Scoop: Hart stuffed the stat sheet in this one and reached the 20-point threshold for a second straight game. The 30-year-old swingman also tied the game-high mark in assists and has dished out at least five dimes in three of his last four outings. Additionally, he provided at least two steals for a third consecutive contest. While Hart isn't guaranteed to score in double figures on a nightly basis, he continues to offer value through his peripheral numbers.

 The Scoop: Doncic recorded a 25-point triple-double in the first half, marking the second time in his career that he has posted that stat line in a single half. The superstar led all players in scoring and reached the 30-point threshold for the fifth time over his last six outings. He also led all players in assists and finished second on the Lakers in rebounds en route to his sixth triple-double on the campaign. Doncic has racked up two triple-doubles and three double-doubles in his last six games.

 The Scoop: With Nikola Jokic (knee) back in the lineup, Valanciunas will retreat to the bench. The veteran big man has averaged 8.2 points and 4.5 rebounds in 13.0 minutes per game over 32 appearances off the bench this season.

 The Scoop: Porter was a late addition to the injury report Friday and won't suit up due to left knee soreness. Tyrese Proctor and Lonzo Ball are candidates for increased minutes due to Porter being sidelined. The 25-year-old guard's next opportunity to play will come Sunday against Portland.

 The Scoop: Williams is back after a one-game absence, so he should see his usual minutes Friday night. Walter Clayton's minutes might dip with Williams active.

 The Scoop: As expected, Valanciunas will shed his probable tag and suit up Friday. The veteran big man has appeared in four outings following an extended absence due to a calf strain. During that stretch, he has averaged 14.7 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 26.0 minutes per tilt. However, with Nikola Jokic (knee) back in the lineup, Valanciunas will likely see fewer minutes.

 The Scoop: Murray has been working through hamstring and hip inflammation of late, but he has been given the green light to play in Friday's contest. He has scored at least 24 points in seven of his last eight outings, and over that span he has averaged 28.6 points, 6.8 assists, 2.9 rebounds, 2.5 threes and 1.3 steals over 35.4 minutes per game.

 The Scoop: This will be Jokic's first game in over a month, so while he will start, the three-time MVP will have his minutes monitored, according to Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sports. Jonas Valanciunas will likely head back to the second unit with Jokic active, and Zeke Nnaji's minutes will see a sizable dip. Even with a minutes restriction, Jokic is a must-start option.

 The Scoop: LeVert will miss a sixth consecutive contest due to an illness. The veteran guard's next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday against the Nets. Daniss Jenkins may continue to see increased playing time due to LeVert being sidelined.