New Orleans was recently forced to shuffle its starting lineup due to injuries, but settled back into its most common first unit Sunday in a win over Houston. The Pelicans are still waiting the return of a couple key reserves.
Garrett Temple (health and safety protocols) was upgraded to questionable on Monday’s injury report, ahead of the rematch Tuesday vs. Houston. Meanwhile, Willy Hernangomez remains listed as out due to health and safety protocols. Also out for New Orleans are Kira Lewis Jr. (right knee ACL/MCL sprain), Didi Louzada (health and safety protocols) and Zion Williamson (right foot fracture).