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Pelicans' Karlo Matkovic: Questionable for Saturday
Matkovic is questionable for Saturday's game against the Thunder due to low back soreness.
Matkovic was recalled from the G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron, on Thursday. His availability for Saturday's game is in question, but even if he's able to play, he's not expected to see significant minutes at the NBA level.
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Pelicans' Daniel Theis: Iffy for Saturday against OKC
Theis (neck) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
Theis is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive outing due to neck spasms. In his last five outings (one start), the big man averaged 3.4 points and 2.8 rebounds across 13.6 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Sparks bench with 19 points
Murphy ended Thursday's 126-124 win over Phoenix with 19 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes.
Murphy retreated to the bench Thursday due to the return of Brandon Ingram and Herbert Jones. Murphy still managed to play 34 minutes and led the Pelicans' reserves in scoring, and it appears he should have some meaningful playing time in a reserve role moving forward. Through 10 regular-season games (nine starts), Murphy is averaging 17.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists over 32.6 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Game-high 29 points in return
Ingram (calf) ended Thursday's 126-124 win over the Suns with 29 points (10-19 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 37 minutes.
Ingram missed the Pelicans' previous five games due to a right calf strain and was expected to be on a minute restriction in his return Thursday, but the veteran wing didn't end up facing any apparent limitations with his playing time. The 27-year-old was productive as ever Thursday, pacing New Orelans in scoring in efficient fashion while also producing in the defensive categories. Fantasy managers who had any qualms about activating him can feel comfortable doing so ahead of the Pelicans' next game Saturday versus the Thunder.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Logs four steals in return
Jones (shoulder) notched 12 points (4-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, four steals and one block across 32 minutes during Thursday's 126-124 victory over the Suns.
Despite missing the previous 18 games with a sprained right shoulder, Jones faced few limitations in his return to action Thursday, as he stepped back into the starting five and cleared the 30-minute mark. As usual, Jones made his biggest impact on the defensive side, notching a game-high steal total and concluding his night by clamping down Devin Booker in the final seconds of regulation. Jones' efforts helped the Pelicans snap a nine-game losing streak, and he should hold down a consistent 30-plus minute role moving forward in a New Orleans frontcourt that will be without Zion Williamson (hamstring) for the foreseeable future.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Slides back to bench Thursday
Green will come off the bench in Thursday's game against the Suns, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
With Brandon Ingram and Herbert Jones both returning to game action against the Suns, Green will operate off the bench. Over his last five outings (all starts), the 31-year-old averaged 6.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.4 steals, 1.2 assists and 1.2 blocks across 26.2 minutes per contest.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Running with starters
Jones is starting Thursday's game against the Suns, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Jones has been cleared to make his first appearance since Oct. 29, and although he'll be on a minutes restriction Thursday, the club has elected to slot him back in with the first unit. As reported earlier, he'll log around 30 minutes in his first game back from a shoulder strain.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Moving back to bench
Murphy is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Suns, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
The Pelicans will have Brandon Ingram and Herbert Jones back in the starting lineup, so Murphy will head to the bench. This will be the first time Murphy comes off the bench this season.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Will be limited Thursday
Coach Willie Green said that Jones (shoulder) will operate under a minutes restriction in Thursday's game against the Suns, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports. "They'll [Jones and Ingram] be probably right at 30, maybe a little under or over that."
Jones will return to action after an 18-game absence due to a right shoulder strain. However, he will be limited to around 30 minutes as he works his way back to playing form. Jones has appeared in only four regular-season outings this year, and he has averaged 6.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.0 assists across 28.3 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Will have minutes restriction
Ingram will have a minutes restriction in Thursday's game against the Suns, head coach Willie Green told Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site. "They'll [Jones and Ingram] be probably right at 30, maybe a little under or over that."
Ingram was deemed available for this matchup and will step on the hardwood for the first time since Nov. 22 due to right calf tightness. The 30-minute plateau should be enough for Ingram to have a sizable role on offense straight away. The star forward is averaging 22.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists across 33.6 minutes per game this season.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Suiting up against Phoenix
Jones (shoulder) is available for Thursday's game versus the Suns, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Jones will return to action Thursday after missing New Orleans' last 18 contests due to a right shoulder strain. However, it wouldn't be surprising for the 26-year-old forward to operate on a minutes restriction as he works his way back into game shape.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Good to go Thursday
Missi (ankle) is available for Thursday's game versus the Suns, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Missi has been upgraded from questionable to available Thursday despite dealing with a sprained right ankle. The rookie center is averaging 15.4 points, 10.4 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and 1.0 steals in 29.0 minutes across his last five appearances.
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Pelicans' Daniel Theis: Won't play Thursday
Theis is out for Thursday's game versus the Suns due to neck spasms, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Theis had appeared in each of the Pelicans' last six games, but his absence Thursday could open up more time for Jeremiah Robinson-Earl or Trey Jemison at the backup center spot behind starter Yves Missi. Theis' next chance to suit up will come Saturday versus the Thunder.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Good to go against Phoenix
Ingram (calf) is available for Thursday's game versus the Suns, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Ingram has been upgraded from questionable to available Thursday after missing New Orleans' previous five contests due to right calf soreness. Ingram should reclaim his starting spot from Javonte Green.
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Pelicans' Karlo Matkovic: Returns to parent club
The Pelicans recalled Matkovic from the G League's Birmingham Squadron on Thursday.
Matkovic is unlikely to receive significant playing time for the Pelicans while with the NBA club. The 23-year-old forward is averaging 0.8 points and 2.0 rebounds in 7.8 minutes across five appearances with New Orleans this season.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Officially questionable
Jones (shoulder) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Suns.
Jones has been sidelined since Oct. 29 due to a right shoulder strain and has played just four times this season, but the fact that he went through a full practice Wednesday bodes well for his chances of playing against Phoenix. The Pelicans are dealing with lots of injuries at the moment, so having Jones would provide a significant boost on both ends of the court, but mainly on defense, where he's one of the best specialists in the league.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Questionable to play Thursday
Ingram (calf) is questionable to play Thursday against the Suns.
Ingram went through a full practice Wednesday, and the questionable tag suggests he has a good chance to play Thursday. Ingram has missed the Pelicans' last five games while dealing with right calf soreness.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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104.3 (30th) |
116.4 (23rd) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| Z. Williamson PF Zion Williamson PF | Hamstring |
| J. Hawkins SG Jordan Hawkins SG | Back |
| J. Alvarado PG Jose Alvarado PG | Hamstring |
| D. Theis C Daniel Theis C | Neck |
| K. Matkovic PF Karlo Matkovic PF | Back |
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