Player Notes

  • Brandon Ingram scores 18 points in loss to Thunder
    Brandon Ingram scored 18 points (5-of-10 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs) with four rebounds, three assists, a steal, and a block in the Pelicans’ Wednesday loss to the Thunder.

    Advice: Ingram didn’t post a particularly strong stat line but was efficient. He and Herb Jones only trailed Jonas Valanciunas in points among Pelicans players. He’ll need to be much more aggressive on offense at home to keep New Orleans alive in this series. Rotoworld Yesterday, 9:24 pm
  • Jonas Valanciunas leads Pelicans in points, boards
    Jonas Valanciunas amassed 19 points (8-of-14 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs) with seven rebounds and two assists in the Pelicans’ loss to the Thunder on Wednesday.

    Advice: Valanciunas followed up his 20-rebound performance from Game 1 with another strong showing. The New Orleans big man has been his team’s most consistent performer so far against the Western Conference’s top team. Rotoworld Yesterday, 9:19 pm
  • Chet Holmgren scores 26 points vs. Pelicans
    Chet Holmgren scored 26 points (9-of-13 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs) in the Thunder’s win over the Pelicans on Wednesday. He totaled seven rebounds, an assist, two blocks, and three 3-pointers as well.

    Advice: Holmgren improved upon his previous outing in his second-ever playoff game. He led all players in blocks and only Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored more points in the contest. The rookie’s performance can help him carry confidence into his first road playoff game. Rotoworld Yesterday, 9:15 pm
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores game-high 33 points
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points (13-of-19 FGs) and shot all four of his shots at the foul line in the Thunder’s Wednesday win over the Pelicans. He also tallied three rebounds, five assists, two steals, and three 3-pointers.

    Advice: SGA led all scorers for a second straight contest. OKC’s star point guard also led his team in steals in a well-rounded performance. He’ll look to continue his strong run on the road for Game 3. Rotoworld Yesterday, 9:10 pm
  • Returns from locker room
    Nance (leg) has rejoined the Pelicans bench after a brief trip to the locker room during Wednesday's Game 2 against Oklahoma City, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

    Advice: Nance went back to the locker room late in the third quarter but returned to the Pelicans bench to open up the fourth quarter. He should be considered good to go for the final period. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:42 pm

NBA Roster Changes

Date
Player
Change
Apr 11
Added SF
Apr 5
Added C
Mar 28
Added C
Mar 28
Added PF
Mar 28
Added SF
Mar 28
Added PG
Mar 27
Added PG
Mar 27
Added SG
Mar 12
Added PG
Mar 5
Added SF

Injury Reports

PlayerInjuryStatusEffective
LeBron James LAL - SF,PFAnkleGTDApr 24, 2024
Collin Gillespie DEN - PGKneeINJApr 24, 2024
Kyle Kuzma WAS - SF,PFAnkleGTDApr 24, 2024
Malaki Branham SAS - PG,SG,SFConcussionGTDApr 24, 2024
John Collins UTA - PF,CBackGTDApr 24, 2024
Walker Kessler UTA - CNoseGTDApr 24, 2024
Luke Kennard MEM - PG,SGKneeGTDApr 24, 2024
Zach Collins SAS - PF,CShoulderGTDApr 24, 2024
Dennis Smith Jr. BKN - PG,SGHipGTDApr 24, 2024
Gary Payton II GSW - PG,SG,SFCalfGTDApr 24, 2024