Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Scores 13 points with two steals
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Alvarado (elbow) returned to Thursday's game and finished with 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist, two steals and two turnovers across 22 minutes in a 125-116 loss to the Timberwolves.
Alvarado suffered a stinger to his left elbow late in the fourth quarter that caused him to retreat to the locker room, but he checked back into the game a short while later and was on the floor for the final two minutes of regulation, so it seems like he's fine. Alvarado has scored in double figures and hit multiple triples in three straight, and he'll look to make it four in a row Saturday in Brooklyn.
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Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Headed to locker room
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Alvarado went to the locker room during Thursday's game versus the Timberwolves, Rod Walker of The Times-Picayune reports.
Alvarado got tangled up with Julius Randle fighting for a loose ball and seemed to tweak something in his left elbow. He appeared to be in a great deal of pain and ran straight back to the locker room, so he should be considered doubtful to return with just seven minutes left in regulation.
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Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Nets 24 points with six triples
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Alvarado logged 24 points (9-15 FG, 6-11 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and two steals over 27 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 133-128 overtime loss to the Grizzlies.
Alvarado led the Pelicans in scoring and plus/minus (plus-23) in this one, and he started over Jeremiah Fears for the overtime period. Alvarado has been heating up over the past two games, posting averages of 20.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 4.0 triples and 2.0 steals per contest.
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Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Flirts with triple-double in win
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Alvarado posted 16 points (7-16 FG, 2-9 3Pt), eight rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 32 minutes during Monday's 143-130 victory over the Bulls.
Alvarado turned in an impressive all-around performance Monday as the Pelicans finally snapped a nine-game losing streak. Alvarado has taken advantage of the opportunity with Jordan Poole (quadriceps), Herbert Jones (calf) and Jordan Hawkins (personal) all missing time, but once New Orleans gets healthier, Alvarado is likely to take a backseat.
Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Matches season high in scoring
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Alvarado notched 18 points (6-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound and three assists in 25 minutes during Sunday's 124-106 loss to the Warriors.
Alvarado tied a season high in points, and it was his first time reaching double digits since the Nov. 5 win in Dallas. The guard should continue to take on a regular role in the rotation until Jordan Poole (quadriceps) is healthy and Dejounte Murray (Achilles) is cleared for his season debut. Alvarado has averaged 7.8 points, 2.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 19.6 minutes per contest across 12 games this season.
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Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Vintage performance in win
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Alvarado chipped in 18 points (7-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt), six assists, three rebounds and two steals over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 116-112 win over the Hornets.
Alvarado was back to his best Tuesday, delivering easily his best performance of the season. After failing to score more than five points in each of the first five games, an 18-point performance was just what the doctor ordered. We have seen games like this from Alvarado in the past, making him someone to at least keep an eye on moving forward. With that said, managers are within their rights to be skeptical, given that these performances are often outliers when viewed as part of the bigger picture.
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Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Rips away two steals in 22 minutes
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Alvarado closed with five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 22 minutes during Monday's 122-90 loss to the Celtics.
Alvarado didn't log a single second through the Pelicans' first two games of the season, but with New Orleans showing a lackadaisical effort on defense Monday night, Grand Theft Alvarado was finally tagged in. He did do a good job of shifting their energy and effort on defense, so it'll be interesting to see if he can remain in the rotation for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
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Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Doesn't play season opener
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Alvarado didn't see the floor during Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Alvarado was one of three players for New Orleans who didn't play in the season opener due to a coach's decision. Jaden Springer and Micah Peavy were also stuck on the bench. Jordan Poole and Jeremiah Fears took priority over Alvarado, whose fantasy value is now in question.
Alvarado (knee) participated in Thursday's practice, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Alvarado (knee) exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Saturday's 127-92 exhibition game win over the Melbourne Phoenix and didn't return, but Guillory notes that the guard is now fine. This likely means Alvarado should be back in the rotation for Tuesday's exhibition against the Rockets.
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Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Doesn't return Saturday
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Alvarado (knee) exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Saturday's 127-92 exhibition game win over the Melbourne Phoenix and didn't return.
Alvarado stayed down for an extended period as the medical staff evaluated his right knee but was able to limp to the locker room under his own power. The 27-year-old point guard finished with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four assists and one rebound across 12 minutes. His status will be worth monitoring ahead of the team's next preseason game on Tuesday, Oct. 14, against the Rockets.
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Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Exits to locker room Saturday
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Alvarado exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent right knee injury in the third quarter of Saturday's exhibition game against the Melbourne Phoenix, per the broadcast.
Alvarado stayed down for an extended period as the medical staff evaluated his right knee. The 27-year-old point guard limped to the locker room under his own power, and in the likely event he doesn't return to the exhibition game, he'll finish with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four assists and one rebound across 12 minutes.
Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Poor efficiency in expanded role
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Alvarado ended Sunday's 115-100 loss to the Thunder with 14 points (5-16 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals across 34 minutes.
After both Dejounte Murray (Achilles) and Trey Murphy (shoulder) went down, Alvarado handled an expanded role for the Pelicans down the stretch of the year. Alvarado averaged 14.3 points, 5.0 assists, 3.1 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.9 three-pointers in 27.6 minutes through his last nine games of the regular season, but he logged 3.6 turnovers per contest and shot just 36.5 percent from the field during this stretch. Alvarado figures to begin the 2025-26 campaign in a reserve capacity, assuming the Pelicans are healthier.
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Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Set to play Friday
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Alvarado (calf) is available for Friday's game versus the Heat.
Alvarado has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing New Orleans' previous contest due to right calf soreness. Alvarado should reclaim his starting spot from Elfrid Payton against Miami.
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Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Iffy against Miami
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Alvarado (calf) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Heat.
Alvarado is in danger of missing his second straight contest Friday due to right calf soreness. If Alvarado is ultimately downgraded to out, Elfrid Payton should draw another start.
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