New Orleans Pelicans vs. Brooklyn Nets - News - March 19, 2024

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Dorian Finney-Smith - Won't play against MilwaukeeFinney-Smith (ankle) is out for Thursday's game versus the Bucks, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

ImpactFinney-Smith will miss his first game since Feb. 8 on Thursday due to lingering left ankle soreness. Cameron Johnson will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Finney-Smith's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with the Knicks.

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Nic Claxton - Questionable for ThursdayClaxton is questionable for Thursday's game against Milwaukee due to an illness, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

ImpactClaxton hasn't missed a game since late December, but it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up Thursday due to his illness. Over 10 appearances in March, he's averaged 13.3 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.8 blocks in 30.5 minutes per game. If he's sidelined, Day'Ron Sharpe and Trendon Watford are candidates to handle increased roles.

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Matt Ryan - Questionable for ThursdayRyan is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Magic due to a non-COVID illness.

ImpactRyan has received inconsistent playing time for New Orleans this season. If the 26-year-old forward is ruled out, it is unlikely to impact the Pelicans' rotation.

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Updated Eastern Conference Playoff Picture: Hawks Still Have Tight Grip On No. 10 Spot Thanks to BrooklynAtlanta has a 4.5-game lead on the Brooklyn Nets with 14 games remaining

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Magic, Pelicans aim for strong season finishesThe Orlando Magic have the comfort of knowing they will be playing beyond the end of the regular season.The New Orleans Pelicans are confide...

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Day'Ron Sharpe - Huge night on glassSharpe finished with eight points (4-11 FG), 17 rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 24 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 104-91 loss to the Pelicans.

ImpactThe 17 boards were a career high for Sharpe, topping the 15 he pulled down against the Knicks on Dec. 20. The third-year center has only 20 rebounds over the prior five games combined however, and he hasn't recorded a double-double since Jan. 3. Tuesday was also the first time in March Sharpe had played 20-plus minutes in a game, and without a more consistent role in the Brooklyn rotation, he's tough to roster in almost any format.

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