Reeves won't start Friday's game against the Heat.
With Jose Alvarado (calf) cleared to play and in the starting lineup, Reeves shifts to a bench role, and Elfrid Payton sticks with the first unit. Reeves has scored in double figures in two of his past three appearances off the bench.
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Pelicans' Kylor Kelley: Starting Friday
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Kelley is in the Pelicans' starting lineup against the Heat on Friday.
Kelley will make his first start with the Pelicans (and second of his NBA career) as New Orleans deals with multiple injuries to its big-man rotation. He made his Pelicans debut Thursday after signing a 10-day contract April 3, and he finished with two points, seven rebounds and one assist over 23 minutes in a loss to the Bucks.
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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' Karlo Matkovic: Not playing Friday
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Matkovic (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Heat.
Matkovic is working through a left hamstring injury, which is severe enough for him to be held out of Friday's contest. With Matkovic, Yves Missi (ankle) and Kelly Olynyk (Achilles) all out, Kylor Kelley and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl figure to see a large uptick in playing time in the Pelican's penultimate game of the regular season.
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Pelicans' Brandon Boston: Remains out Friday
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Boston (ankle) will not play Friday against the Heat.
Boston is set to miss his 29th consecutive game due to a fractured left ankle. With no updates or timetable for his return, it's unlikely he'll play in the Pelicans' season finale Monday against the Thunder.
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Pelicans' Elfrid Payton: Agrees to standard contract
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Payton agreed to a standard contract with the Pelicans on Friday.
Payton had previously signed a pair of 10-day contracts but now lands a standard deal to stay with the team for the remainder of the season. The Pelicans have been ravaged by injuries, and the veteran journeyman has filled in as needed, making this a sensible move for both sides. In his previous eight appearances, Payton averaged 3.1 points, 10.1 assists and 3.8 rebounds in 23.3 minutes per game.
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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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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Remains out Friday
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Missi (ankle) will not play Friday against the Heat.
Missi is set to miss his second consecutive game due to left ankle soreness. In his absence, Karlo Matkovic should see a heightened role Friday. Missi will have one more opportunity to play this season, as the Pelicans conclude their regular season Sunday against the Thunder.
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Pelicans' Kelly Olynyk: Out again Friday
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Olynyk (Achlles) will not play Friday against the Heat.
Olynyk will miss a second straight contest, and it's unclear if he'll be able to play in the final game of the season Sunday against the Thunder. Karlo Matkovic (hamstring) and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl could pick up the slack in the meantime.
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Pelicans' Bruce Brown: Ruled out Friday
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Brown (knee) will not play Friday against the Heat.
Brown is set to miss his second consecutive game due to right knee soreness. His absence creates another opportunity for Keion Brooks, Antonio Reeves, Jamal Cain and Lester Quinones, each of whom logged 27 or more minutes against the Bucks on Thursday.
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Pelicans' Karlo Matkovic: Iffy for Friday
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Matkovic is questionable for Friday's game against the Heat with left hamstring soreness.
Matkovic logged 30 minutes against the Bucks on Thursday, finishing with 15 points, 10 rebounds and one steal. However, he could be held out for injury maintenance Friday. If Matkovic is unable to go, there would be more minutes available for Kylor Kelley and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Another absence coming
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Hawkins (back) will not play Friday against the Heat.
Hawkins will be sidelined for a seventh straight game. There's been no indication he'll be able to return for the regular-season finale against the Thunder on Sunday. Antonio Reeves should continue to handle an increased role in Hawkins' absence.
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Pelicans' Antonio Reeves: Plays well in start
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Reeves ended Thursday's 136-111 loss to the Bucks with 16 points (5-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists and three steals across 37 minutes.
Reeves continues to step up for the shorthanded Pelicans, and he's gaining steam as a fantasy streamer. Over his last four games, Reeves has seen 31.7 minutes per night with 16.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.8 steals and 3.3 three-pointers on 38.6 percent shooting from the field.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Posts massive line
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Cain recorded 20 points (6-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds and one steal in 27 minutes during Thursday's 136-111 loss to the Bucks.
Cain erupted for a career-high 20 points in the loss, stepping up for a New Orleans team that was extremely shorthanded. The Pelicans could get some reinforcements back for the second leg of this back-to-back set, but Cain may have earned himself a longer look in the rotation in the final two games of the regular season.
Pelicans' Keion Brooks: Logs career-high 20 points in loss
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Brooks chipped in 20 points (7-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and six rebounds across 32 minutes during Thursday's 136-111 loss to Milwaukee.
The 24-year-old drew the start at small forward due to Bruce Brown (knee) being sidelined. Brooks set a career-high mark in points during the loss, and he delivered an efficient performance from the field. The two-way player has logged at least 20 minutes in nine of his last 10 outings, and he'll likely continue to see significant playing time with two regular-season games remaining.
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Pelicans' Lester Quinones: Logs career highs in loss
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Quinones produced 21 points (8-22 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six assists, five rebounds and one steal over 32 minutes during Thursday's 136-111 loss to Milwaukee.
Quinones recorded a career-high mark in points while playing at least 20 minutes for the third consecutive contest. The 24-year-old also set a career high in assists. However, the two-way player struggled with efficiency Thursday, and over his last five outings, he has shot 37.5 percent from the field and 30.4 percent from beyond the arc.
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Pelicans' Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Nabs double-double in defeat
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Robinson-Earl amassed 15 points (7-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Thursday's 136-111 loss to the Bucks.
The 24-year-old received the starting nod for the first time since Jan. 24 due to Kelly Olynyk (Achilles) being sidelined. Robinson-Earl made the most of his opportunity, recording his third double-double on the season while tying the team-high mark in rebounds. The fourth-year forward did struggle from three-point range against Milwaukee, and he has shot 33.3 percent from beyond the arc over his last five appearances.
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