Interim head coach James Borrego said after Tuesday's 111-103 loss to the Lakers that Jones is uncertain for Wednesday's game against the Hawks due to right ankle injury management, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports. He finished Tuesday's contest with three points (1-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal across 35 minutes.
Jones returned from a seven-game absence due to a sprained right ankle Tuesday and showed some signs of rust, struggling to find his rhythm on the offensive end. It's encouraging that the 27-year-old forward didn't operate under a minutes restriction during his return, though he should be considered questionable for the second leg of this back-to-back set until New Orleans offers an update on his status.
Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Career-high 42 points in win
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Murphy amassed 42 points (14-26 FG, 6-17 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 39 minutes in Tuesday's 111-103 loss to the Lakers.
Murphy wasn't shy hunting his shot Tuesday, finishing with a season high in shot attempts en route to a career-high 42 points. The 25-year-old swingman also knocked down at least six triples for a second straight game and for the third time this season. Murphy has scored 21 or more points in four of his last five outings, averaging 25.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists across 37.2 minutes per game during that stretch.
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Pelicans' Karlo Matkovic: Back to bench Tuesday
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Matkovic is not in the Pelicans' starting lineup against the Lakers on Tuesday.
Matkovic will revert to a bench role Tuesday due to the return of Derik Queen. Matkovic made his first start of the season during Sunday's 125-106 loss to the Heat, when he finished with four points, six rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 24 minutes.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Will play against Lakers
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Jones (ankle) will play in Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
Jones is all set to return from a seven-game absence with a sprained right ankle. It's possible the Pelicans have a minutes restriction in mind for the forward, but it's worth noting that Saddiq Bey (hip) is out. Over his last six appearances, Jones has averaged 10.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.3 steals in 22.0 minutes per game.
Jones is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers with a sprained right ankle.
Jones has a chance to end a seven-game absence Tuesday. With Saddiq Bey (hip) already ruled out, the Pelicans could need Jones to play significant minutes if the forward is upgraded to available.
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Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Won't play Tuesday
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Bey (hip) will not play Tuesday against the Lakers.
Bey will be sidelined for a third straight game Tuesday, while Herbert Jones (ankle) is listed as questionable. For now, Bey can be considered highly questionable for the second leg of this back-to-back set Wednesday against the Hawks.
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Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Sees 20 minutes in loss
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Alvarado ended with six points (2-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and one steal over 20 minutes during Sunday's 125-106 loss to the Heat.
Alvarado continues to be a hit-or-miss streaming option in deeper formats. Over his last six games, he's averaging 6.0 points, 2.8 assists, 2.5 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 1.3 three-pointers in 20.2 minutes per contest.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Well-rounded performance in loss
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Murphy amassed 27 points (10-19 FG, 7-15 3Pt), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 38 minutes during Sunday's 125-106 loss to Miami.
Murphy missed Friday's loss to Portland due to back soreness but shed his questionable tag to suit up Sunday. The 25-year-old swingman knocked down a season-high seven triples en route to a team-best 27 points, securing his 20th game with 20-plus points through 34 regular-season appearances. He also chipped in a team-high eight rebounds, grabbing more than six boards for the first time since Dec. 14.
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Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears: Posts 21 points in loss
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Fears closed with 21 points (8-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 26 minutes during Sunday's 125-106 loss to the Heat.
Fears reached the 20-point mark for the first time since Dec. 14, finishing as New Orleans' second-leading scorer on efficient shooting. While the rookie first-rounder ended December with a two-game stretch in which he totaled nine points, he has scored at least 18 points in back-to-back games. He has finished with 18-plus points in three of his last five outings, averaging 13.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists across 26.8 minutes per game over that stretch.
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Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Dishes out eight assists in loss
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Poole notched eight points (3-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt), eight assists, two blocks, one rebound and one steal across 25 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 125-106 loss to the Heat.
With Trey Murphy back in the lineup following a one-game absence due to back soreness, Poole came off the bench after getting the spot start in Friday's loss to Portland. The 26-year-old guard struggled to find his rhythm from the field, finishing with just eight points after scoring at least 16 in each of his previous three appearances. However, Poole still led the Pelicans in assists, dishing out a game- and season-high eight dimes. Additionally, he set a new season high in blocks as well.
McGowens will come off the bench for Sunday's game in Miami.
Trey Murphy is set to return after missing one game with a back issue, so McGowens will shift back to the second unit. As a reserve this season, McGowens owns averages of 6.2 points per game on 58.1 percent shooting from the field and 80.0 percent shooting at the charity stripe.
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Pelicans' Karlo Matkovic: Making first start of season
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Matkovic is part of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Miami.
Matkovic will make his first start of the campaign, slotting in at the power forward spot between Zion Williamson and Derik Queen. Matkovic is fresh off his best game of the season, as he totaled 16 points, two rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 20 minutes in Friday's loss to Portland.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Back to bench Sunday
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Missi is not in the Pelicans' starting lineup against the Heat on Sunday.
Missi started Friday's win over the Trail Blazers, when he logged five points, three rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal over 21 minutes. He'll revert to a bench role Sunday after Derik Queen (quadriceps) was cleared to return from a one-game absence.
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Pelicans' Derik Queen: Will play Sunday
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Queen (quadriceps) is available for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Queen has been cleared to return from a one-game absence due to a left quadriceps contusion, so Yves Missi will likely revert to a bench role for Sunday's contest. Queen is averaging 13.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks over 25.8 minutes per game in his rookie season.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Available to play
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Murphy (back) will be available for Sunday's game in Miami.
Murphy is back after a one-game absence, which will likely result in Jordan Poole or Bryce McGowens returning to the second unit. Since Murphy only missed one game, he shouldn't be operating with any minutes restrictions, so make sure you've got him active.
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