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Pelicans' Brandon Boston: Scores 17 points in loss
Boston logged 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 28 minutes during Sunday's 121-116 loss to the Spurs.
With Brandon Ingram out indefinitely with an ankle sprain, there's suddenly an opportunity for Boston to be very relevant in fantasy leagues as a key part of the second unit offense. He's proven to be a reliable contributor when the minutes are there, and through the first five games of December, he's averaging 14.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.8 three-pointers in just 22.8 minutes per contest.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Posts massive double-double
Missi finished with 18 points (6-14 FG, 6-7 FT), 14 rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 32 minutes during Sunday's 121-116 loss to the Spurs.
Missi's standout rookie season continued Sunday as he registered his sixth double-double of the campaign. He matched his career-best mark of 14 rebounds, and he's been trending straight up in fantasy leagues. Over his last five games, he's posting averages of 13.8 points, 10.6 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 28.2 minutes.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Logs second double-double of season
Murray registered 18 points (6-20 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, 11 assists and two blocks in 34 minutes during Sunday's 121-116 loss to the Spurs.
Murray's numbers have been decent since his extended absence, averaging 16.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.6 blocked shots over the past seven games. He's coming alive at a convenient time, as Brandon Ingram's (ankle) absence will leave a gaping hole on a roster that's already snake-bit with injuries. If Murray and CJ McCollum can maintain a healthy backcourt, the Pelicans may have a chance to get back into contention before the season gets out of hand.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Drops 19 points in loss
McCollum recorded 19 points (8-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt), four rebounds and five assists across 34 minutes during Sunday's 121-116 loss to the Spurs.
McCollum had a respectable shooting night, but his production regressed as the Pelicans mounted a late rally to grab the lead in the fourth quarter. He sat on the bench during most of the rally, appearing briefly before losing the lead once again. Brandon Ingram (ankle) is expected to miss significant time, which will put more pressure on McCollum to spearhead the offense.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Posts 25 points in starting role
Murphy chipped in 25 points (8-16 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 38 minutes during Sunday's 121-116 loss to the Spurs.
With Brandon Ingram (ankle) sidelined, Murphy slid into the starting lineup and produced his highest-scoring total of the season. It's a spot he may occupy for some time, as Ingram's ankle strain is reportedly serious, adding to the Pelicans' litany of injury absences. Murphy has also been a frequent member of the injury report this season, but his fantasy stock should get a big boost if he can stay healthy.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Back in starting lineup Sunday
Murphy will enter the starting lineup in Sunday's game against the Spurs, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
With Brandon Ingram (ankle) sidelined indefinitely, Murphy will slot into the starting five. The 24-year-old forward has started in nine of 11 possible matchups thus far, during which he has averaged 17.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 32.6 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Out Sunday
Green (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Green is set to miss his first game of the season due to left ankle soreness, and his next chance to play will come Thursday against the Kings. The forward has carved out a significant role with the club due to a litany of injuries, and he has averaged 6.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 23.4 minutes per game in 24 regular-season appearances.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Questionable for Sunday
Green is questionable for Sunday's game against the Spurs due to left ankle soreness.
Green is in danger of missing his first game of the season. With the Pelicans shorthanded, Green has carved out a consistent role, averaging 23.4 minutes per game over 24 appearances (12 starts).
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Pelicans' Karlo Matkovic: Won't play Sunday
Matkovic (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Matkovic will miss both halves of the Pelicans' weekend back-to-back set due to lower-back soreness. However, his absence shouldn't impact New Orleans' rotation.
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Pelicans' Daniel Theis: Ruled out Sunday
Theis (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Theis is set to miss his third consecutive matchup due to neck spasms. With the big man sidelined, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Trey Jemison are candidates for an uptick in playing time. Theis' next chance to suit up will come Thursday against the Kings.
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Pelicans' Antonio Reeves: Returns from G League
The Pelicans recalled Reeves from the G League's Birmingham Squadrons on Sunday.
Reeves appeared in two games for the Squadrons during his recent assignment to the G League and averaged 25.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists over 39.6 minutes per contest over that span. He'll be available to play Sunday against the Kings but isn't guaranteed to be part of the rotation.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Out indefinitely with ankle sprain
Ingram suffered a high-grade left low ankle sprain in Saturday's 119-109 loss to the Thunder and will be sidelined indefinitely, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Ingram was quickly ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game after spraining his ankle in the third quarter, and he now appears headed for an extended absence. The loss of Ingram is just the latest blow to the Pelicans, who have dealt with numerous injuries all season and are still without Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Jose Alvarado (hamstring) for at least a few more weeks. In Ingram's absence, Trey Murphy and Herbert Jones -- who both have also missed multiple weeks this season due to injuries -- are candidates for increased roles, along with Jordan Hawkins (back) and Brandon Boston.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Scores 24 points in loss
Jones supplied 24 points (8-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block in 37 minutes during Saturday's 119-109 loss to the Thunder.
Jones embraced a bigger role on offense following the exit of Brandon Ingram (ankle), and the former responded by delivering his best scoring mark of the campaign. The absence of players such as Ingram and Zion Williamson (hamstring) could translate to a bigger role on offense for Jones, and the uptick in usage should bolster his fantasy upside -- as long as he remains healthy and available. He missed 18 straight games between Oct. 30 and Dec. 2 due to a right shoulder strain.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Stuffs stat sheet in loss Saturday
Murray totaled 26 points (8-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 7-10 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and four steals over 36 minutes during Saturday's 119-109 loss to the Thunder.
Murray was the leading scorer for the Pelicans in this contest, but he did more than score the rock, as he also led the team in rebounds and steals. The floor general suffered a fractured hand in the first game of the season and was sidelined until Nov. 27, but he's been putting up solid numbers since returning to the hardwood. He's scored over 15 points in three of his previous five appearances, a span in which he's averaging 16.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 3.0 steals per contest.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Won't return Saturday
Ingram (ankle) won't return to Saturday's game against the Thunder. He finished with five points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), a rebound, three assists and two steals in 19 minutes.
Ingram left the contest in the early stages of the third quarter, and the Pelicans weren't willing to take any risks with him and quickly ruled him out. The extent of the injury hasn't been revealed, and he'll need further tests to determine whether he'll miss more time or not. Thus, his status for Sunday's contest against the Spurs is up in the air, though his chances of playing don't appear to be good.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Taken to locker room Saturday
Ingram was helped to the locker room during Saturday's game against Oklahoma City due to an apparent ankle injury, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Ingram had to be helped off after landing on Luguentz Dort's foot on the first play of the second half. The Pelicans are already missing some key pieces due to injury, but losing Ingram for even one game would be a severe blow for an already injury-riddled team. Ingram had five points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), a rebound, three assists and two steals in 19 minutes before exiting the contest.
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Pelicans' Daniel Theis: Ruled out Saturday vs. OKC
Theis (neck) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
Theis will be sidelined for a second straight game due to neck spasms, and he could be in jeopardy of missing a third on the second leg of the Pelicans' back-to-back against the Spurs on Sunday. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl will be New Orleans' main backup center to Yves Missi on Saturday, though Trey Jemison could also see some playing time due to Theis' injury.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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| Team |
105.0 (30th) |
116.7 (23rd) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| B. Ingram SF Brandon Ingram SF | Ankle |
| Z. Williamson PF Zion Williamson PF | Hamstring |
| J. Hawkins SG Jordan Hawkins SG | Back |
| J. Alvarado PG Jose Alvarado PG | Hamstring |
| J. Green SG Javonte Green SG | Ankle |
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