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Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
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Jordan Hawkins - Stays ice-cold in routHawkins finished Wednesday's 119-100 loss to the Trail Blazers with 10 points (4-16 FG, 2-9 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in 25 minutes.
ImpactHawkins has cooled down dramatically since a red-hot start to the campaign, as Wednesday signified his first time hitting double digits in scoring since a Dec. 22 loss to Denver. Even so, he shot a woeful 4-for-16 from the field against Portland. The 22-year-old former first-round pick has been ice-cold over his last eight games, shooting 22.4 percent from the floor while posting averages of 6.0 points, 1.6 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 1.3 threes in 16.5 minutes. It's worth noting Trey Murphy (ankle), Herbert Jones (shoulder) and Brandon Boston (leg) are each banged up heading into Friday's tilt against the 76ers, so the Pelicans could be forced to hand Hawkins more minutes in that one despite the sharpshooter's recent woes.
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Javonte Green - Team-high 29 minutes in routGreen closed with nine points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and one block across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 119-100 loss to the Trail Blazers.
ImpactWhile Green didn't have the most noteworthy performance in Wednesday's blowout loss for the Pelicans, the 29 minutes were his highest since a Nov. 19 loss to Dallas. The versatile 31-year-old's minutes have fluctuated throughout the season, and he's averaging just 5.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 0.9 threes in 15.5 minutes across his last eight contests. Since Trey Murphy (ankle), Herbert Jones (shoulder) and Brandon Boston (leg) are all dealing with injuries ahead of Friday's game against the 76ers, Green could be called upon for additional playing time in that one.
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Jeremiah Robinson-Earl - Muted impact in spot startRobinson-Earl logged two points (1-1 FG), four rebounds and two assists across 20 minutes during Wednesday's 119-100 loss to Portland.
ImpactRobinson-Earl made his fifth start of the season in place of the resting Zion Williamson, but each of New Orleans' starters didn't receive their normal quota of playing time due to Wednesday's rout. Over five starting appearances, Robinson-Earl is averaging 9.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 threes in 30.6 minutes. With the statuses of Trey Murphy (ankle) and Herbert Jones (shoulder) uncertain for Wednesday's contest against Portland, Robinson-Earl may be needed for another spot start in that one.
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Toumani Camara - Balanced output WednesdayCamara closed Wednesday's 119-100 victory over the Pelicans with 15 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals across 29 minutes.
ImpactCamara filled the box score for the Blazers on Wednesday, continuing to be a steady presence on the defensive side of the floor with a game-high three steals. Through his last 10 outings, Camara is averaging 11.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.2 threes in 33.0 minutes. The 24-year-old forward is a relatively low-end fantasy option in most formats, but Camara should remain entrenched into a spot in Portland's starting lineup going forward, especially as long as Matisse Thybulle (ankle) remains out of action.
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