Aiming for Saturday return Pons (knee) appears likely to return Saturday against LSU, Terry A. Lambert of SB Nation reports. Impact According to coach Rick Barnes, Pons did everything in his power to try and play Wednesday, but the team ultimately decided to hold him out to allow the swelling in his knee to recede. When asked specifically about the Saturday matchup, though, Barnes responded with "I do think he'll be back." In the absence of Pons on Wednesday, Josiah-Jordan James returned to the starting lineup, but it was Jaden Springer that came through with a career-high 30 points. Look for a more balanced attack if Pons gets back in the mix.
FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE