Missi contributed nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 119-104 loss to Indiana.
The 14 boards tied the rookie's career high, a mark he's reached three times in the last three weeks. Missi remains an inconsistent offensive contributor, scoring in double digits only once in his last five contests, but he's emerged as a force on the glass. Over the last 10 games, he's pulled down double-digit rebounds seven times, averaging 12.8 points, 11.0 boards and 1.5 blocks over that stretch while shooting 57.3 percent from the floor.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Posts massive double-double
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Missi finished with 18 points (6-14 FG, 6-7 FT), 14 rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 32 minutes during Sunday's 121-116 loss to the Spurs.
Missi's standout rookie season continued Sunday as he registered his sixth double-double of the campaign. He matched his career-best mark of 14 rebounds, and he's been trending straight up in fantasy leagues. Over his last five games, he's posting averages of 13.8 points, 10.6 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 28.2 minutes.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Good to go Thursday
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Missi (ankle) is available for Thursday's game versus the Suns, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Missi has been upgraded from questionable to available Thursday despite dealing with a sprained right ankle. The rookie center is averaging 15.4 points, 10.4 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and 1.0 steals in 29.0 minutes across his last five appearances.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Questionable for Thursday
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Missi is questionable for Thursday's game against the Suns due to a right ankle sprain.
Missi is coming off one of his best performances of the season after a 23-point, 12-rebound double-double in the loss to the Hawks on Monday. He's started the last four games, scoring in double digits in each of those contests and also averaging 9.8 boards per game. If he can't go Thursday, then Daniel Theis would likely start at center.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Lands career-high 21 points
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Missi registered 23 points (11-14 FG, 1-4 FT), 12 rebounds, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Monday's 124-112 loss to the Hawks.
Missi recorded his third double-double in the past five games, including a career-high 21 points. Despite a brief trip to the locker room, Missi was able to return to action, also playing a career-high 35 minutes. The Pelicans are facing an uphill battle to make the playoffs, having won just four of their first 22 games. That could ensure Missi sticks in a sizeable role, even when they do get their full roster back on the court.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Checks back in
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Missi (leg) returned for the start of the second quarter Monday against Atlanta, per the team's television broadcast.
Missi limped off the floor seven minutes into the first quarter, but the medical staff was quick to clear him. He's expected to play a large role the rest of the way and made an impact upon his return by adding six points on four attempts from the field.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Heads to locker room
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Missi (leg) went back to the locker room in the first quarter of Monday's game against the Hawks, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Missi came up limping midway through the first quarter, and he quickly went back to the locker room. Daniel Theis would be slated to see increased minutes at center if Missi is unable to return to Monday's contest.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Productive again Friday
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Missi finished with 16 points (6-13 FG, 4-6 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Friday's 120-109 loss to the Grizzlies.
Missi recorded his second double-double in the past three games, adding multiple blocks for the third straight game. It's been a varied season for the rookie center, although much better of late. Over the past two weeks, he has averaged 11.0 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.5 combined steals and blocks in 26.8 minutes per game. Although his productivity could take a hit when the Pelicans are fully healthy, Missi should continue to play as their primary center option moving forward.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Double-doubles in loss
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Missi registered 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-6 FT), 13 rebounds, two blocks and two steals over 31 minutes during Monday's 114-110 loss to the Pacers.
Despite coming off the bnch in his return from a one-game absence, Missi saw the largest workload of his campaign and recorded his third double-double in the process. Although the Pelicans are expected to get some reinforcements back Wednesday against Toronto, they are still very shorthanded in the frontcourt, meaning Missi's fantasy arrow will continue to point upward.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Upgraded to probable
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Missi (shoulder) has been upgraded to probable for Monday's game against the Pacers, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Missi was originally listed as questionable, but the rookie is now expected to take the floor Monday evening. Missi is averaging 7.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 blocks through the first 16 regular-season games.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Iffy for Monday vs. Indy
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Missi (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Indiana.
Missi is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive matchup due to left shoulder soreness. The rookie has carved out a significant role through 16 regular-season appearances, and in his last five outings, he has averaged 7.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists while shooting 55.6 percent from the field across 25.2 minutes per game. Daniel Theis and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl are candidates for an increased role if Missi remains sidelined.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Cleared for Wednesday
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Missi (shoulder) will play Wednesday versus Cleveland.
Missi continues his perfect attendance on the season and is in line to make his 11th consecutive start. The rookie is averaging 5.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.3 blocks in 27.0 minutes across his last three games.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Iffy for Wednesday
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Missi is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers due to left shoulder soreness.
The Pelicans, who are already missing the majority of their regular rotation players for Wednesday, continue to be battered by injuries. Missi was a very late addition to the injury report, and that's a concern for his fantasy managers. If Missi is unable to play, Trey Jemison, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Daniel Theis could all be more involved for the Pelicans.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Records double-double
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Missi supplied 10 points (5-5 FG), 10 rebounds and two assists over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 106-88 loss to Oklahoma City.
Missi seems to be adjusting quickly to the pace of the NBA game and posted his second straight double-double while also making each of his five shots from the field. There's no question the rookie big man is trending in the right direction, as he's scored in double digits in three of his last four outings. He's also averaging 9.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game while shooting 76.2 percent from the field in that stretch. Small sample size applies here, but he's definitively showing enough to remain as the Pelicans' starting center once the roster gets healthier.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Notches first career double-double
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Missi had 17 points (7-8 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Monday's 107-105 loss to the Nets.
Missi had arguably the best showing of his young NBA career following one of his worst Friday against the Magic (zero points, one rebound, one steal and one block in 20 minutes). He paced the Pelicans with 11 boards and has now recorded at least one block in three straight appearances. There's little doubt that the opportunities to develop will continue to be there for Missi, especially while Herbert Jones (shoulder) and Zion Williamson (hamstring) remain sidelined.
Missi finished Friday's 125-118 victory over Indiana with four points (2-5 FG), 10 rebounds and one block in 26 minutes.
Missi replaced Daniel Theis in the starting lineup, hauling down a career-high 10 rebounds in the process. He has had a solid start to his NBA career, averaging 6.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in just 20.9 minutes per game. While it is unclear whether he will remain a starter, it is a situation to keep a close eye on given his proven ability, especially on the defensive end.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Making first career start
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Missi will start Friday's game against the Pacers, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Missi will make his first career start, replacing Daniel Theis in the starting lineup. Missi was held scoreless in 12 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's loss to the Warriors. However, in his first four appearances, he averaged 8.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.3 blocks and 0.8 steals in 21.8 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Game-time call Friday
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Missi is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers due to a right lower abdominal contusion.
Missi was held to only 12 minutes in Wednesday's clash against the Warriors due to the same injury, so it's no surprise to see he's landed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game. The team will undoubtedly monitor the rookie closely leading up to tipoff to determine whether he can suit up.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Will return Tuesday
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Missi will return to Tuesday's game versus the Warriors in the second half despite dealing with a lower abdomen injury, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Missi was shaken up while contesting a shot at the rim during the first half of Tuesday's contest. However, the rookie big man should be available to complete the game.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Scores 11 points with three blocks
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Missi went 5-of-8 from the floor and 1-of-2 at the line Thursday, tallying 11 points, six rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one turnover across 30 minutes in an exhibition loss to Memphis.
Missi hadn't been terribly impressive through his first three outings in Las Vegas, but he showed some promise Thursday with his instincts as a rim defender. He also exhibited some nice footwork in the post. Missi is an impressive athlete, so it'll be interesting to see what kind of role he can earn in New Orleans during his rookie season.
