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Injury Report: New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets
Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Starting Sunday
Alvarado is in the Pelicans' starting lineup against the Grizzlies on Sunday. Alvarado will make his 12th start of the season due to CJ McCollum (rest) and Zion Williamson (rest) both being ruled out for Sunday's contest.
Houston Rockets are simply too much for New Orleans Pelicans with a 74-point first half
After escaping a fierce fourth-quarter comeback in Louisiana on Thursday, the Houston Rockets' rematch with the New Orleans Pelicans was never in doubt for the home side. Houston won 146-117, never trailing and outscoring the Pelicans in every quarter.
Jose Alvarado lobs it from half court to Trey Murphy III, who throws down a wild jam for the Pelicans.
Alvarado is not in the Pelicans' starting lineup against the Clippers on Tuesday, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports. Alverado made his 12th start of the season in Sunday's loss to the Grizzlies,
Cleared to play Tuesday
Alvarado is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers due to left hip soreness. Alvardo has played through a left hip issue for the past couple of games, though there's certainly no guarantee that he'll be cleared to play Tuesday.
The 11 dimes not only were a season-high mark for Alvarado, but they also allowed him to record his first double-double of the season. There's no question he benefited fantasy managers with this impressive line,
Alvarado is questionable for Saturday's game against the Rockets due to left hip soreness. The Pelicans will be extremely depleted for the first leg of this back-to-back set, and it's uncertain whether Alvarado will suit up due to this latest injury.
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images The Houston Rockets are set to host the New Orleans Pelicans tonight at 6 p.
San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (4) drives to the basket as New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game in
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) shoots against Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, March 6,
McCollum won't play Sunday against the Grizzlies due to rest purposes. McCollum and Zion Williamson (conditioning) are both resting during the second night of a back-to-back set. Bruce Brown and Jose Alvarado (hop) are candidates to enter the starting lineup in McCollum's absence.
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