Jordan Hawkins Questionable for Pelicans’ Game with Rockets on December 19th Due to Back Injury
Jordan Hawkins of the New Orleans Pelicans is dealing with a lumbar spine annular fissure. His status is questionable for the upcoming game against the Houston Rockets on December 19th. This back injury has been bothering him since late November, and it remains uncertain if he will be able to play.
What It Means
If Jordan Hawkins cannot play, the Pelicans may need to rely more on other players in their lineup. Hawkins has been averaging 13.1 points per game this season. He also contributes 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.
The team might look towards CJ McCollum or Antonio Reeves to fill in at shooting guard if needed. McCollum leads the team with an average of 21.1 points per game, while Reeves averages 4.6 points in limited minutes.
