Golden State faces New Orleans on 4-game win streak
Golden State seeks to build upon its four-game win streak with a victory against New OrleansAPRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Ja Morant returns to help Grizzlies rout Pelicans, 141-114
Ja Morant had 21 points and nine assists in his return from soreness in his right knee, Dillon Brooks scored 23 points and the Memphis Grizzlies routed the New Orleans Pelicans 141...APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Memphis puts home win streak on the line against New Orleans
Memphis will try to keep its nine-game home win streak intact when the Grizzlies play New OrleansAPRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CJ McCollum scores 23 points. Pelicans beat Blazers 127-94
CJ McCollum scored 23 points in 29 minutes against his former team, and the New Orleans Pelicans moved closer to clinching a home play-in game with a 127-94 victory over the Portla...APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jonas Valanciunas "Every game matters" ' Pelicans Shootaround 4-7-22
APRIL 7, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Says he'll play Thursday Valanciunas (ankle) said he'll play Thursday against the Trail Blazers, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The center will return following a one-game absence with an ankle injury, which will push Willy Hernangomez back to the bench. Over his past 10 appearances, he's averaged 18.0 points, 12.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 30.8 minutes.
APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jonas Valanciunas remains questionable for Thursday game vs Portland ' New Orleans Pelicans Following his absence in Tuesday's road matchup against the Sacramento Kings, Pelicans' starting center Jonas Valanciunas is once again list...
APRIL 6, 2022 • NBA.COM
Questionable vs. Blazers Valanciunas (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers, Jamie Hudson of KOIN 6 News Portland reports.
Impact The center's absence Tuesday against the Kings marked his first since Jan. 29, and he's at risk of sitting out again. If that's the case, Willy Hernangomez figures to draw another start.
APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Portland visits New Orleans on 3-game road slide
Portland looks to end its three-game road skid with a victory over New OrleansAPRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pelicans beat Kings 123-109, clinch play-in spot in West
CJ McCollum and Jaxson Hayes each scored 23 points and the New Orleans Pelicans clinched a spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament, beating the Sacramento Kings 123-109APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out at Sacramento Valanciunas (ankle) is out Tuesday against the Kings, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Impact The center will miss his first game since Jan. 29. In his place, Willy Hernangomez will start.
APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Added to injury report Valanciunas is questionable for Tuesday's game against Sacramento due to right ankle soreness.
Impact Valanciunas dealt with some foot soreness near the end of March, but it's unclear if this issue is somehow related. He'll likely need to prove his health in morning shootaround and pregame warmups to take the floor Tuesday evening.
APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sacramento hosts New Orleans on 4-game home slide
Sacramento will look to break its four-game home skid when the Kings host New OrleansAPRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clippers prevent Pelicans from clinching play-in spot
Marcus Morris Sr. scored 22 points, Ivica Zubac got his 22nd double-double of the season with 16 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers prevented the New Orleans Peli...APRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Los Angeles hosts New Orleans after Covington's 43-point outing
Los Angeles takes on the New Orleans Pelicans after Robert Covington scored 43 points in the Los Angeles Clippers' 153-119 victory over the Milwaukee BucksAPRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pelicans rally past Lakers 114-111 despite Davis' return
CJ McCollum scored 32 points, Brandon Ingram added 29 against his former team and the New Orleans Pelicans spoiled Anthony Davis’ return from injury with another fourth-quarter ral...APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Los Angeles faces New Orleans, looks to stop 4-game skid
Los Angeles will try to end its four-game losing streak when the Los Angeles Lakers play New OrleansAPRIL 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Continues steady production Valanciunas contributed 19 points (8-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and four steals over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 117-107 victory over Portland.
Impact Valanciunas was questionable entering Wednesday with foot soreness, but he was able to suit up and finished second on the team with 35 minutes. The big man not only extended his double-double streak to nine games, he also set a season high with four steals. Valanciunas came up big for New Orleans in March, averaging 18.5 points, 11.7 boards, 2.8 assists, 0.9 thefts and 0.7 blocks over 15 contests.
MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
McCollum cheered in return, helps Pelicans beat Blazers
CJ McCollum received a 90-second standing ovation in his first visit to Portland since a February trade to New Orleans, then scored 25 points to lead the Pelicans over the Trail Bl...MARCH 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ready to go Wednesday Valanciunas (foot) is available for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Impact Valanciunas was questionable with foot soreness and will once again play through the injury. The 29-year-old has averaged 20.6 points, 14.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.0 blocks in 32.4 minutes across the past five games.
MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable at Portland Valanciunas (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Impact Valanciunas was also questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers but ended up seeing 37 minutes and posting 19 points, 12 boards, three assists, one steal and one block. That said, if he sits out this time, more run could be in store for Willy Hernangomez, Jaxson Hayes and Larry Nance (knee).
MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Trail Blazers take on the Pelicans on 4-game losing streak
Portland looks to stop its four-game losing streak when the Portland Trail Blazers play New OrleansMARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Double-double streak at eight Valanciunas chipped in 19 points (7-13 FG, 5-6 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Sunday's 116-108 victory over the Lakers.
Impact That's the eighth straight double-double for Valanciunas, who dominated his matchup against Dwight Howard on Sunday. JV is averaging 21.0 points, 13.3 boards, 3.5 assists, 0.9 blocks, 0.8 steals and 0.8 threes over that stretch, and his hot streak has been a big factor in the Pelicans remaining alive for a spot in the play-in tournament.
MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ingram scores 26 in return, Pelicans top Lakers 116-108
Brandon Ingram scored 26 in his return from a 10-game absence, and the New Orleans Pelicans came back from 23 points down to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 116-108MARCH 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Good to go Sunday Valanciunas (foot) will be available Sunday against the Lakers.
Impact All three of Valanciunas, Brandon Ingram (hamstring) and CJ McCollum (ankle) will be available as the Pelicans finish out a back-to-back. Valanciunas finished Saturday's loss to the Spurs with 18 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and one block for his seventh consecutive double-double.
MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
