The New Orleans Pelicans will be without Lonzo Ball for a fifth straight game, but Jaxson Hayes is a go for tonight’s matchup in Boston against the Celtics.
Updated Injury Report at Boston:
Lonzo Ball (right hip flexor strain) is out
Jaxson Hayes (right wrist sprain) is available— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 29, 2021
The Celtics will not have the services of three regulars in their rotation: Jaylen Brown, Semi Ojeleye and Tristan Thompson.
#NEBHInjuryReport update:
Jaylen Brown ( luka doncic jersey black left hip contusion) – OUT
Evan Fournier (Health & Safety Protocols) – QUESTIONABLE
Romeo Langford (Health & Safety Protocols) – OUT
Semi Ojeleye (left side strain NBA Polo Shirts ) – OUT
Tristan Thompson (Health & Safety Protocols) – OUT— Boston Celtics (@celtics) Ma NBA Lawn and Garden Supplies rch 29, 2021
However, Evan Fournier will play, and according to Brad Stevens, he will receive significant minutes, so expect the new shooting guard to give New Orleans troub Damian Lillard le on the perimeter along with Kemba Walker and Jayson Tatum.
Can Zion Williamson lead the Pelicans once more if the game goes down to clutch minutes, with Brandon Ingram, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and others giving good support?
In his past 4 games, @NickeilAW is averaging 18.0 PPG and 4.0 3PM pic.twitter.com/7vFq97bbbv
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 28, 2021
Per 36-minute averages here in March:
Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 19.3 PTS, 6.2 REB, 3.1 AST, 1.3 STL, 1.3 BLK, 4.1 3PM, 55.0 TS%
Lonzo Ball: 14.8 PTS, 4.7 REB, 8.1 AST, 1.4 STL, 3.1 3PM, 54.1 TS%
Eric Bledsoe: 9.3 PTS, luka doncic jersey for kids 3.7 REB, 5.4 AST, 0.8 STL, 1.0 3PM, 43.3 TS% https://t.co/DC7BqNxpnp
— Oleh Kosel (@OlehKosel) March 29, 2021
For more on tonight’s matchup, please give Travis’ preview a read.
Geaux Pels!
Who: New Orleans Pelicans (20-25) at Boston Celtics (23-23)
When: March 29, 6:30 p.m. Central
Where to watch: NBATV, FSNOLA
Where to listen: ESPN 100.3 FM
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