The New Orleans Pelicans face a monumental challenge tonight, needing to find a way to beat the Dallas Mavericks without three regular starters.
Zion Williamson (right posterior hip/low back contusion) and Herb Jones (right knee hyperextension) joined Brandon Ingram (concussion) on the unavailable player list this morning, leaving Willie Green scrambling to revamp his entire rotation.
Standing alongside CJ McCollum and Jonas Valanciunas at tip-off will be Trey Murphy, Naji Marshall and Jose Alvarado.
It’ll be interesting to see how the threesome fills so many holes. For instance, will there be a greater emphasis placed on 3-point shooting, with so many potent paint scorers out?