Team Profile
New Orleans Pelicans
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105.0 26thOffensive Rating
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115.3 4thDefensive Rating
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-10.2 28thNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game105.4 22nd
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Points per game Against115.7 8th
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Rebounds per game42.3 19th
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Assists per game24.2 22nd
Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Wednesday's clash with the Hornets. He's sitting out the second leg of a back-to-back after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report. Murray's exit from the lineup coincides with Trae Young's (finger) return, although the Hawks star will be playing with a minutes restriction and likely won't be able to reach his usual numbers. Kobe Bufkin, Vit Krejci, and Garrison Mathews could get a boost in playing time, but none of the three stand out as good fantasy options.
Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (quad) is questionable for Wednesday's tilt against the Charlotte Hornets. Dealing with a right quadriceps contusion after logging 48 minutes in Tuesday's defeat to the visiting Miami Heat, Murray might have to miss his first game since Feb. 9 on the second part of Atlanta's back-to-back. The sharpshooting Garrison Mathews would be primed for an uptick in minutes in the Hawks' backcourt if Murray sits out, and Trae Young (finger) could be needed to handle the bulk of the ball-handling duties if he's available on Wednesday. Young has averaged 29.0 points, 11.3 assists, 1.7 rebounds, 1.3 steals, and 2.6 three-pointers covering three outings sans Murray this year and would warrant plenty of DFS attention in a tasty matchup with the 19-60 Hornets, despite coming off an extended absence.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (oblique) will play on Sunday against Phoenix. He's missed the Pels' previous five games because of an oblique strain. However, with Zion Williamson (finger) also cleared for the pivotal matchup versus the Suns, Larry Nance Jr. and Dyson Daniels will likely get fewer minutes, lowering their DFS ceilings.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (finger) is good to go for Sunday's pivotal battle with the Suns. The former Blue Devil didn't suit up for Friday's matchup with the Spurs because of a finger injury. But the Pels need a win after dropping their last four games, so Williamson should see plenty of work against Phoenix. With Jose Alvarado (oblique) also back in the lineup, guys like Larry Nance Jr. and Dyson Daniels may get fewer minutes, lowering their DFS potential.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (finger) is questionable for Sunday's game in Phoenix. He has a left finger contusion, which kept him off the floor for Friday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs. But the Pelicans are trailing the Suns to climb out of the Play-In picture, meaning Williamson should be out there. Of course, the team could play it safe by keeping him off the floor. If that's the case, Dyson Daniels, who had seven points, seven rebounds, and two steals in 37 minutes on Friday, could remain in the starting lineup.