New Orleans faces Detroit on 4-game skid
New Orleans is looking to break its four-game slide with a victory over DetroitFEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JONAS VALANCIUNAS #17 - CENTER - WASHINGTON WIZARDS
12.5 PPG •
7.9 RPG •
2.2 APG
12.5 PPG
7.9 RPG
2.2 APG
Solid in return Valanciunas (illness) contributed 16 points (7-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 31 minutes during Monday's 93-90 loss to the Cavaliers.
Impact After missing three straight games with a non-COVID-19-related illness, Valanciunas returned to his typical workload Monday. His production was up to par, as the big man averaged 17.8 points on 54.0 percent shooting across 11 games in January. Although Valanciunas is still shooting at a strong 41.7 clip from beyond the arc this season, that marked has dipped to 27.1 percent since the beginning of December.
FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goodwin's 21 help Cavs beat Pelicans 93-90 without Garland
Reserve guard Brandon Goodwin matched a career-high with 21 points, Jarrett Allen added 16 and the Cleveland Cavaliers shook off an ugly road loss by rallying to beat the New Orlea...FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in starting lineup Valanciunas (illness) will start Monday's game against the Cavs, Pelicans studio host Daniel Sallerson reports.
Impact After missing the last three games with a non-COVID illness, Valanciunas will be back in action at his customary center spot. The Pelicans will go with a bigger lineup featuring Jaxson Hayes at power forward, Herbert Jones at small forward and Josh Hart and Devonte' Graham in the backcourt.
JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cleveland takes on New Orleans, looks for 5th straight home win
Cleveland will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Cavaliers take on New OrleansJANUARY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Josh Hart, Brandon Ingram, and Jonas Valanciunas all questionable for Monday's game at Cleveland ' New Orleans Pelicans The New Orleans Pelicans could be without three starters for Monday's 6 p.m. game at the Cleveland Cavaliers as guard Josh Hart (left knee c...
JANUARY 30, 2022 • NBA.COM
May return Monday Valanciunas (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest against the Cavaliers.
Impact Valanciunas has missed three consecutive games, two of which were due to a non-COVID illness, but he has a chance to return Monday. If he's unable to suit up for a fourth straight contest, Jaxson Hayes, Willy Hernangomez and Wenyen Gabriel could all see additional playing time against Cleveland.
JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tatum, Brown lead Celtics over Pelicans, 107-97
Jayson Tatum scored 38 points, Jaylen Brown added 31 and the Boston Celtics beat the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans 107-97JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruled out Saturday Valanciunas (illness) is out Saturday against Boston, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.
Impact Valanciunas will be sidelined for a third consecutive game, and two of those absences have been due to a non-COVID illness. Jaxson Hayes, Willy Hernangomez and Wenyen Gabriel should see additional playing time Saturday.
JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Saturday Valanciunas (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Celtics.
Impact Valanciunas missed Friday's game due to a non-COVID illness after resting Tuesday, but he'll have a chance to return to the court Saturday. He could see a slight uptick in playing time if he's available since Brandon Ingram (ankle) will miss a fourth straight game.
JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tatum, Boston set for matchup with New Orleans
Jayson Tatum leads Boston into a matchup with New Orleans averaging 25.9 points per gameJANUARY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jokic has triple-double, Nuggets beat Pelicans 116-105
Nikola Jokic scored 22 of his 29 points in the second half to go with 13 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Denver Nuggets held off the under-manned New Orleans Pelicans 116-105JANUARY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out Friday Valanciunas (illness) is out Friday against the Nuggets, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Impact Valanciunas will miss a second straight game, and the Pelicans will be significantly shorthanded, given that Brandon Ingram (ankle) is also sidelined. Willy Hernangomez and Jaxson Hayes should see increased run again.
JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable with non-COVID illness Valanciunas is questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets due to a non-COVID-19 illness, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Impact Valanciunas rested Tuesday against the 76ers, and his availability for Friday's contest is now in question due to the ailment. Willy Hernangomez and Jaxson Hayes should split work at center should Valanciunas miss his second straight game.
JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nuggets face the Pelicans, look for 4th straight victory
Denver comes into a matchup against New Orleans as winners of three straight gamesJANUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
One of several Pels out Tuesday Valanciunas will be rested for Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Pelicans broadcaster Erin Summers reports.
Impact Playing on the second leg of a back-to-back, it looks like the Pelicans are essentially going to concede this one to Philly, as Valanciunas will join Devonte' Graham (ankle), Josh Hart (ankle) and Brandon Ingram (ankle) in street clothes. Dating back to the start of January, Valanciunas has played at least 30 minutes in nine of the last 10 games, averaging 17.8 points, 12.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.9 threes in that stretch.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Embiid and the 76ers host the Pelicans
Joel Embiid leads Philadelphia into a matchup with New Orleans averaging 28.7 points per gameJANUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Registers another double-double Valanciunas posted 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-5 FT), 12 rebounds, six assists and one block over 30 minutes during Monday's 117-113 win over Indiana.
Impact In addition to leading New Orleans in rebounds and finishing third in points, Valanciunas also tied for the team lead with six assists. The double-double was his third straight and 15th in 20 games since the start of December. The veteran center is averaging 18.3 points, 12.0 boards, 2.5 assists and 1.0 three-pointers per contest this season.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Graham, Valanciunas push Pelicans past Pacers, 117-113
Devonte Graham scored 25 points, Josh Hart had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Indiana Pacers 117-113JANUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jonas Valanciunas on the longer break between games ' Pelicans Shootaround 1-24-22
JANUARY 24, 2022 • YOUTUBE
New Orleans puts home win streak on the line against Indiana
New Orleans heads into a matchup with Indiana after winning three straight home gamesJANUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Daily statistical milestones: Jonas Valanciunas moves past Walter Dukes and more Here’s your daily recap of movements in the all-time lists for scoring, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals and three-pointers after yesterday...
JANUARY 21, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Valanciunas, Hart lead Pelicans past Knicks, 102-91
Jonas Valanciunas had 18 points and 10 rebounds, Josh Hart added 17 points and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the New York Knicks 102-91JANUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Orleans faces New York, aims to end road slide
New Orleans comes into a matchup with New York after losing five road games in a rowJANUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Double-doubles in loss Valanciunas finished with 22 points (9-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds and four assists across 33 minutes during Monday's 104-92 loss to Boston.
Impact Valanciunas led the Pelicans in points and rebounds en route to his fifth double-double in his last six games. The veteran big man has scored 20-plus points in four of his last eight games and is averaging 17.9 points and 12.3 rebounds during that stretch. He'll look to continue his strong play Thursday against the Knicks.
JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
