C.J. McCollum Notches Team-High 27 Points
C.J. McCollum was firing on all cylinders during Sunday’s Game 4 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, dropping a team-best 27 points on 10-for-20 shooting, including five made triples. He also added four rebounds, three assists and a pair of blocks, showing no ill effects of the knee injury that cost him most of the final month of the regular season. While his DFS price tag has steadily risen, so has his career playoffs points per game average, sitting at 26.3 PPG through play Sunday, on pace to set a new career best. He looks to secure a spot in the second round for the second time in his career following Game 5 on Tuesday.
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CJ McCollum Out Monday Against 76ers
CJ McCollum (rest) won't play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. McCollum will get the night off to rest after dropping 40 points, five rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 37 minutes in Sunday's 136-130 loss to the Pistons. The 33-year-old is one of seven Pelicans listed as unavailable for tonight's contest. Yves Missi (hip) could also be sidelined, as he is listed as questionable due to right hip soreness. McCollum will likely be back in action against Golden State on Friday.
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CJ McCollum Returns To Action Tuesday
CJ McCollum (rest) has not been listed on the injury report, indicating that he will be available for Tuesday's encounter with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Pelicans are coming off a back-to-back set, and McCollum was rested for the second leg on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Recently, McCollum has been quiet, averaging 15.6 points on 40.5 percent shooting since the All-Star break. With Zion Williamson (conditioning) also back in action, Trey Murphy III's offensive usage takes a hit, while Jordan Hawkins will likely have to move back to the bench.
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CJ McCollum Sitting Versus Memphis
CJ McCollum (rest) won't play on Sunday against the visiting Grizzlies. The veteran amassed 17 points, five boards, and one steal while shooting 4-for-7 from deep in Saturday's loss to the Houston Rockets. But McCollum and Zion Williamson will take the night off to rest. Bruce Brown is off the injury report, so he could move into the starting lineup. Jose Alvarado (hip), who is questionable after totaling 17 points and seven assists on Saturday, may also find himself with the first five.
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CJ McCollum Will Rest On Friday
CJ McCollum (rest) has been ruled out for the Friday night rematch against the Phoenix Suns while he receives a rest day. This is the back half of a back-to-back, and the Pelicans are fresh off of a win over the Suns on Thursday where McCollum posted 19 points, four rebounds, and two assists. On Friday, Jordan Hawkins and Jose Alvarado should both see a boost in minutes while McCollum and Zion Williamson (injury management) are both sidelined this time around. Hawkins finished with 10 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two blocks on Thursday while Alvarado had 14 points, five assists, and three steals.
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