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Yves Missi - Returns for second halfMissi (back) has returned for the second half of Friday's game against Memphis, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

ImpactMissi left in the second quarter of Friday's game due to a back injury, but he was back on the floor working out with trainers before the start of the second half, per Will Guillory of The Athletic. Missi appears to be past the issue and is on the floor for the start of the second half.

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Yves Missi - Leaves game due to back injuryMissi went to the locker room in the second quarter of Friday's game against the Grizzlies due to a back injury, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

ImpactMissi was checked on by trainers on the bench before leaving for the locker room. Daniel Theis and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl should see additional playing time for as long as Missi is sidelined during Friday's contest.

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Tari Eason - Not play Friday vs. MinnesotaEason (lower leg) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

ImpactEason will miss his fifth straight game due to a lower left leg injury, and his next opportunity to play will be Sunday against Monday. Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate will continue to see increased playing time off the Rockets' bench due to Eason's injury.

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Jordan Hawkins - Good to go against MemphisHawkins (thumb) is available for Friday's game versus the Grizzlies.

ImpactHawkins has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday despite dealing with a right thumb contusion. The 22-year-old guard should operate as one of New Orleans' top options off the bench in the backcourt.

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