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Raptors try to keep stacking wins, host PelicansThe suddenly surging Toronto Raptors aim to extend their season-best three-game winning streak when they return home to face the New Orleans...
Mark Williams - Off injury report for MondayWilliams is off the Hornets' injury report for Monday's matchup versus the Lakers.
ImpactWilliams sat out of Saturday's win over the Pelicans due to right foot tendon injury management, though he has been cleared to face off against the Lakers on Monday at home. The big man has averaged 23.2 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.2 steals in 32.6 minutes per contest over his last five appearances.
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Tre Mann - Not returning MondayMann (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lakers.
ImpactMann has not played since Nov. 21 due to disc irritation in his back. His next chance to play is Wednesday against the Nets, though the 2021 first-round pick doesn't have a clear timeline for his return.
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Cody Martin - Won't play Monday vs. LALMartin (abdomen) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lakers.
ImpactMartin will miss a second straight game due to core tightness, and his next opportunity to play will be Wednesday against the Nets. Josh Okogie, Seth Curry and Nick Smith are candidates to absorb some of Martin's minutes Monday.
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Brandon Boston Jr. - Inactive for fourth straight gameBoston (coach's decision) was inactive Saturday in the Pelicans' 123-92 loss to the Hornets.
ImpactAfter making his Pelicans debut Oct. 29 and appearing in New Orleans' ensuing 38 games, Boston has been a healthy inactive for each of the last four contests. Even though he had been on his way out of the rotation before the recent string of inactive statuses, Boston likely would have been available off the bench if he hadn't been approaching his limit of 50 active games for the season as a two-way player. The Pelicans could move Boston off his two-way deal and convert him to a standard NBA contract in the near future, but until that happens, expect the team to be judicious with his usage since he can be active for just 11 more games under his current contract.
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Dejounte Murray - Game-time call for MondayMurray (finger/elbow) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Toronto.
ImpactMurray missed Saturday's loss to the Hornets due to the right index finger sprain, and he is also dealing with lingering right elbow bursitis. If the star point guard remains on the shelf, Jordan Hawkins will likely draw a second consecutive start.
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Hornets feeling upbeat ahead of visit from LakersThe Charlotte Hornets really do want to go full-speed ahead.Much of that depends on available personnel.A roster that is near full strength...
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