The Pelicans will tip-off against the Nets in a few minutes time and New Orleans will be without Brandon Ingram for a fourth consecutive game due to a right first MTP irritation. Stan Van Gundy still labels B.I. day-to-day but is hopeful that his star forward returns soon.
“I’m hopeful every game that that day will be the day.” Van Gundy said in pregame. “So now I’m really hopeful Friday will be the day. I know Brandon really wants to be out there. I know it kills him to sit there and watch especially when other guys are down.