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Yves Missi - Returns for second half Missi (back) has returned for the second half of Friday's game against Memphis, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact Missi left in the second quarter of Friday's game due to a back injury, but he was back on the floor working out with trainers before the start of the second half, per Will Guillory of The Athletic. Missi appears to be past the issue and is on the floor for the start of the second half.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yves Missi - Leaves game due to back injury Missi went to the locker room in the second quarter of Friday's game against the Grizzlies due to a back injury, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Missi was checked on by trainers on the bench before leaving for the locker room. Daniel Theis and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl should see additional playing time for as long as Missi is sidelined during Friday's contest.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tari Eason - Not play Friday vs. Minnesota Eason (lower leg) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Impact Eason will miss his fifth straight game due to a lower left leg injury, and his next opportunity to play will be Sunday against Monday. Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate will continue to see increased playing time off the Rockets' bench due to Eason's injury.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Jordan Hawkins - Good to go against Memphis Hawkins (thumb) is available for Friday's game versus the Grizzlies.

Impact Hawkins has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday despite dealing with a right thumb contusion. The 22-year-old guard should operate as one of New Orleans' top options off the bench in the backcourt.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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DECEMBER 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM