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Missi produced three points (1-5 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block across 13 minutes during Friday's 128-107 win over Washington.
Missi continues to deliver modest production, despite playing as the primary backup behind Derik Queen. While this is only his second season in the league, it appears as though Missi will struggle to be anything more than a backup at best. In 32 games this season, he is averaging just 5.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 17.7 minutes per contest.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Dominates in victory
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Williamson produced 31 points (12-14 FG, 7-13 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Friday's 128-107 win over Washington.
Williamson was able to get to his spots with ease, dropping 31 points on just 14 shot attempts. Washington simply had no answer inside the paint, allowing the star forward to score at least 30 points for the fourth time in his past seven games. In eight games over the past two weeks, Williamson has averaged 25.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.1 combined steals and blocks, numbers that feel like a relatively safe floor moving forward.
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Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Goes scoreless again
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Poole registered zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one assist across 12 minutes during Friday's 128-107 victory over the Wizards.
Poole delivered another woeful performance, failing to score for the second time in the past three games. On the whole, Poole has been a disaster this season, both in terms of fantasy and reality. In 14 games over the past month, he has averaged 14.3 points, 3.4 assists and 2.3 three-pointers in 25.4 minutes per game, barely making him a top 200 player in standard leagues. At this point, it appears as though a trade is the only way of salvaging his season.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Drops 35 points in win
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Murphy generated 35 points (13-24 FG, 7-16 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and four steals across 36 minutes in Friday's 128-107 win over the Wizards.
Murphy returned to action after missing Wednesday's loss to the Hawks due to back spasms, and he led all players in points, triples and steals Friday. The 25-year-old swingman has been on fire recently, scoring 20-plus points in five of his last six appearances, including back-to-back outings with at least 35. He has shot an impressive 43.6 percent from downtown during that span, knocking down at least six triples in four of those games.
Queen racked up 14 points (7-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 16 rebounds, 12 assists and two blocks over 35 minutes during Friday's 128-107 victory over the Wizards.
This was the second triple-double of Queen's career, and he set new career highs in boards and dimes. The rookie has been rolling over the past month, flirting with mid-round value behind averages of 12.9 points, 9.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.3 blocks per contest.
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Pelicans' Bryce McGowens: Starting Friday
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McGowens is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Wizards.
This will be the 10th start of the season for McGowens, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Jeremiah Fears, Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Derik Queen. As a starter this season, McGowens has produced averages of 10.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.9 triples and 0.9 steals per game.
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Pelicans' Karlo Matkovic: Reverting to bench Friday
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Matkovic won't start against the Wizards on Friday.
Matkovic got the starting nod in Wednesday's loss to the Hawks but will retreat to the second unit Friday. The 24-year-old big man has averaged 5.0 points and 3.2 rebounds across 24 appearances off the bench so far this season.
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Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Not starting Friday
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Poole won't start against the Wizards on Friday.
With Trey Murphy (back) returning from a one-game absence, Poole will slide back to the second unit. In 14 appearances off the bench this season, the 26-year-old guard has averaged 15.2 points, 3.2 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 25.4 minutes per contest.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Good to go Friday
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Murphy (back) is available for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Murphy will shed his questionable tag due to back spasms after missing Wednesday's loss to the Hawks. The 25-year-old swingman has scored at least 21 points in four of his last five appearances, averaging 25.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists across 37.2 minutes per contest during that stretch. With Murphy back in action, fewer minutes will be available for the likes of Jordan Poole, Bryce McGowens and Micah Peavy.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Won't play Friday
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Jones (ankle) will not play Friday against the Wizards, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
No surprise here, as Jones was previously listed as doubtful. Meanwhile, Trey Murphy (back, ankle) remains questionable. Guys like Jordan Poole, Bryce McGowens and Micah Peavy may see increased roles with Jones out of the mix.
Bey is out for Friday's game against the Wizards due to a right hip flexor strain.
Sunday's matchup in Orlando marks Bey's next opportunity to conclude what is set to be a five-game absence with the injury. With Herbert Jones (ankle) unlikely to play Friday, Micah Peavy and Karlo Matkovic should have a chance to claim a more sizable role in the New Orleans frontcourt.
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Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Won't play Friday
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Alvarado is out for Friday's game against the Wizards due to left oblique soreness.
The guard's next chance to end a two-game absence comes Sunday in Orlando. After playing 37 minutes during Wednesday's 117-100 loss to the Hawks, Bryce McGowens stands out as the direct fantasy beneficiary of Alvarado's absence from the New Orleans backcourt.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Doubtful for Friday
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Jones (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Jones appears likely to miss his second straight game Friday. Meanwhile, Trey Murphy (ankle, back) is questionable for the Pelicans. With this news, the Pelicans may need players like Jordan Poole, Bryce McGowens and Micah Peavy to step up once again.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Listed questionable for Friday
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Murphy (back, ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.
In addition to back spasms, Murphy is also dealing with a minor right ankle sprain. Murphy was unable to play Wednesday against the Hawks, so the Pelicans leaned heavily on Jordan Poole, Bryce McGowens and Micah Peavy.
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Pelicans' Micah Peavy: Strong line in loss
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Peavy provided 11 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt), five rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 117-100 loss to Atlanta.
The Pelicans were missing multiple players Wednesday, including Herbert Jones (ankle) and Trey Murphy (back). Both of those guys are presumed to be day-to-day, however. Peavy has been relatively quiet lately, posting averages of 5.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.5 three-pointers over his last four outings.
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Pelicans' Bryce McGowens: Drops 20 points in loss
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McGowens finished with 20 points (8-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 117-100 loss to the Hawks.
McGowens played a season-high 37 minutes Wednesday with Trey Murphy (back), Herbert Jones (ankle), Jose Alvarado (oblique) and Saddiq Bey (hip) all sidelined. The 23-year-old guard made the most of his opportunity, finishing third on the team in scoring only behind Jordan Poole and Zion Williamson. Primarily playing in a reserve role this season, McGowens is averaging 8.1 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.7 steals while shooting 50 percent from downtown in 19.3 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Productive in loss
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Williamson chipped in 22 points (10-15 FG, 2-7 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 117-100 loss to the Hawks.
Williamson delivered a balanced stat line in Wednesday's loss at Atlanta, leading the team in points and matching a team high in assists. The 25-year-old has re-entered the starting lineup over the past six games after coming off the bench in seven straight following his return from a right adductor injury Dec. 14. The star forward is averaging 24.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 61.6 percent from the field in 29.8 minutes per contest over the past six games.
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