Jose Alvarado Doubtful for Pelicans’ Game Against Heat on January 1st with Hamstring Strain
Jose Alvarado of the New Orleans Pelicans is dealing with a left hamstring strain. He is currently listed as doubtful for the upcoming game against the Miami Heat on January 1st. Alvarado has been struggling with this injury since November, which has kept him off the court.
What It Means
This injury means Jose Alvarado will likely miss more time, affecting his contributions to the team. So far this season, he has averaged 10.7 points per game and made 2.2 three-pointers per game. His shooting percentage from beyond the arc is at a solid 40%.
The Pelicans will need to rely more on CJ McCollum and Dejounte Murray in Alvarado’s absence. McCollum is currently averaging 21.4 points per game and playing significant minutes each night. The team will hope these players can step up until Alvarado returns to action.
