MARCH 13, 2022 • NBA.COM
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS 9-32 · 15TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
9-32 · 15TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Behind the Numbers: Rockets at Pelicans (3/13/22) ' New Orleans Pelicans A look at three key numbers related to Sunday’s game at the Smoothie King Center between Houston and New Orleans (6 p.m. Central, Bally Spor...
Houston Rockets Center Christian Wood Expected to Return Sunday vs. Pelicans Following a three-game stint on the sidelines, Houston Rockets center Christian Wood is expected to play in Sunday's matchup against the New...
MARCH 13, 2022 • NESN.COM
Pelicans sign Alize Johnson to 10-day contract ' New Orleans Pelicans NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has signed forward Alize Johnson to a 10-day contract via the Covid-hardship exception. Per team policy, terms...
MARCH 12, 2022 • NBA.COM
Willy Hernangomez - Perfect from field in loss Hernangomez ended with 15 points (6-6 FG, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 22 minutes during Friday's 142-120 loss to the Hornets.
Impact Hernangomez bounced back from a scoreless performance during his last outing to notch his third double-digit scoring night over his last five games. When the sixth-year center plays over 20 minutes (13 games), he's averaged 14.3 points, 9.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 25.3 minutes per game. With CJ McCollum (COVID-19 protocols) and Brandon Ingram (hamstring) sidelined for the foreseeable future, there should be plenty of minutes to go around, especially given New Orleans opted to run with a bigger lineup Friday.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Trey Murphy III - Explodes for 32 points off bench Murphy posted 32 points (12-20 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and two assists over 28 minutes during Friday's 142-120 loss to the Hornets.
Impact Murphy was recalled to the Pelicans on Wednesday and put on a show Friday. The rookie had played fewer than five minutes in each of his last five appearances at the NBA level, but with CJ McCollum (COVID-19 protocols) and Brandon Ingram (hamstring) both sidelined, he garnered an increased role off the bench and didn't disappoint. Before Friday, Murphy had scored in double figures just once -- 12 points against the Pistons on Feb. 1 -- and had grabbed a season-high six rebounds on three separate occasions. Given his career-high performance, the two-way player out of Virginia figures to have earned an increased role down the stretch.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Naji Marshall - Excels in first start Marshall racked up 14 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and three steals across 29 minutes during Friday's 142-120 loss to the Hornets.
Impact With CJ McCollum (COVID-19 protocols) and Brandon Ingram (hamstring) both out, Marshall drew his first start of the season. The second-year pro out of Xavier made the most of his opportunity, as he scored in double figures for just the seventh time during the campaign and dished out a season-high seven assists. He also displayed his defensive instincts, registering at least three steals for a third time this season. As long as the aforementioned duo remains sidelined, Marshall should continue to garner plenty of opportunities.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Devonte' Graham - Solid production in start Graham logged 19 points (7-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and three steals over 34 minutes during Friday's 142-120 loss to the Hornets.
Impact With CJ McCollum (COVID-19 protocols) and Brandon Ingram (hamstring) both out, Graham drew his first start since Feb. 15. The fourth-year guard recorded his most points since Jan. 31, his most assists since Feb. 8 and his most rebounds since Feb. 17. He also registered at least threes for a second consecutive game and for the seventh time during the campaign. As long as the aforementioned duo remains sidelined, Graham should have plenty of opportunities to replicate Friday's performance.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alize Johnson - Back in New Orleans Johnson has re-signed with the Pelicans via a hardship exception, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact Johnson returns to the team less than 24 hours after being let go. He made three appearances during his initial 10-day contract. He accumulated nine points and 12 rebounds across 25 minutes during that span.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Naji Marshall on Trey Murphy, locking in ' Pelicans-Hornets Postgame
MARCH 12, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Mic'd Up w/ Devonte' Graham ' Pelicans vs. Hornets 3/11/22
MARCH 12, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Houston plays New Orleans on 9-game road skid
Houston comes into a matchup with New Orleans after losing nine straight road gamesMARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pelicans vs. Hornets Postgame Quotes 3-11-2022 ' New Orleans Pelicans Charlotte Hornets at New Orleans Pelicans postgame quotes from head coach Willie Green and Pelicans players following their game on Friday,...
MARCH 12, 2022 • NBA.COM
Trey Murphy III sets Pelicans franchise rookie 3-point record Murphy on Friday became the seventh rookie this season to record at least 30 points in a game.
MARCH 12, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Trey Murphy III talks game-high night ' Pelicans-Hornets Postgame
MARCH 12, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Willie Green on loss to Charlotte ' Pelicans-Hornets Postgame
MARCH 12, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Bridges, Rozier help Hornets shoot past Pelicans, 142-120
Miles Bridges had 27 points and nine assists, Terry Rozier highlighted his 27-point performance with seven 3-pointers, and the Charlotte Hornets put on a shooting exhibition to bea...MARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Herb Jones POSTERIZES Plumlee ' Pelicans-Hornets Highlights
MARCH 12, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Naji Marshall - Starting Friday Marshall is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Hornets.
Impact Marshall will get the start due to Brandon Ingram (hamstring) being sidelined. It will be his first start of the season.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tony Snell - Not starting Snell will play a reserve role in Friday's matchup with the Hornets.
Impact Snell started for the injured Brandon Ingram (hamstring) in the Pelicans' previous game. While the latter is still sidelined, the team is opting to start Naji Marshall this time.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Devonte' Graham on missing Brandon Ingram & CJ McCollum ' Pelicans-Hornets Shootaround 3-11-22
MARCH 11, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Trey Murphy III on logging more minutes ' Pelicans-Hornets Shootaround 3-11-22
MARCH 11, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Pelicans News Around the Web (3-11-2022) ' New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum out Friday vs. Charlotte Hornets New Orleans will be without the services of star guard CJ McCollum o...
MARCH 11, 2022 • NBA.COM
Casey Hill on Pelicans Weekly - March 10, 2022 ' New Orleans Pelicans Todd Graffagnini sits down with Pelicans Assistant Coach Casey Hill.
MARCH 11, 2022 • NBA.COM
Pelicans' CJ McCollum placed in health and safety protocols, out Friday vs. Hornets The news comes one day after McCollum played in the Pelicans' 108-102 loss to the Orlando Magic.
MARCH 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Tyrone Wallace Jr. - Inking deal with New Orleans Wallace is signing a 10-day contract with the Pelicans on Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact Wallace hasn't seen NBA action since 2019 and has been in the G League this season, where he's averaged 21.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.4 steals in 35.8 minutes. The 27-year-old will provide backcourt depth for New Orleans with Brandon Ingram (hamstring) and CJ McCollum (COVID-19 protocols) out for the near future.
MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
