
Hawkins was able to briefly return after initially heading back to the locker room, but he has now officially been ruled out. New Orleans was already shorthanded for this game, which allowed Hawkins to move into the starting lineup for this game. Antonio Reeves should see a few extra minutes down the stretch.
Hawkins won't return during Monday's game against the 76ers due to a left ankle injury, though his X-rays came back negative. He'll finish the game with nine points (4-14 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 24 minutes.
The Pelicans are without CJ McCollum, Bruce Brown and Zion Williamson for Monday's game. Hawkins, Brooks and Missi will start, with the latter returning after a one-game absence. Due to the absences, Hawkins and Alvarado boast higher fantasy ceilings, but shooting inefficiency can be an issue for the former.
Williamson will miss his third game in a row due to a back injury while McCollum is getting a rest day on the second leg of a back-to-back. With Bruce Brown also out, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl could move into the starting lineup for Williamson. Jordan Hawkins could take McCollum's place in the lineup.
Williamson will miss his third game in a row due to a back injury while McCollum is getting a rest day on the second leg of a back-to-back. With Bruce Brown also out, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl could move into the starting lineup for Williamson. Jordan Hawkins could take McCollum's place in the lineup.