Missi (shoulder) will play Wednesday versus Cleveland. Missi continues his perfect attendance on the season and is in line to make his 11th consecutive start. The rookie is averaging 5.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.3 blocks in 27.0 minutes across his last three games.
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF1623.27.06.91.61.11.62024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB6.93.93.12024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL1.10.62024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%53.0%53.0%0.0%68.6%56.9%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2-1321.402
Team
New Orleans Pelicans
Birthdate
5/14/2004 (20)
Status
ACT
HT/WT
6'11", 229 lbs
Draft Info
2024: Rd 1; Pk 21 (NOP)
Birthplace
Yaounde,, CMR
Position
C
College
Baylor
Career History
New Orleans Pelicans
2024-Present
(1 season)
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DraftKings points 21.6FanDuel Points 21.9PTS 8.1REB 7.1AST 1.4BLK 0.8STL 0.72PM 3.43PM 0.1FTM 1.2TO 1.3MIN 27.8CBSS fantasy points 18.2ESPN fantasy points 23.0Yahoo fantasy points 21.9
Pregame Probabilities
Record a double-double7%Record a triple-double0%Record 10 or more REB23%Record 4-plus 3-pointers5%Score 30 or more pts0%Record 10 or more AST0%
Missi (shoulder) will play Wednesday versus Cleveland. Missi continues his perfect attendance on the season and is in line to make his 11th consecutive start. The rookie is averaging 5.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.3 blocks in 27.0 minutes across his last three games.
Missi is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers due to left shoulder soreness. The Pelicans, who are already missing the majority of their regular rotation players for Wednesday, continue to be battered by injuries. Missi was a very late addition to the injury report, and that's a concern for his fantasy managers. If Missi is unable to play, Trey Jemison, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Daniel Theis could all be more involved for the Pelicans.
Missi chipped in six points (2-6 FG, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds and one steal over 29 minutes during Friday's 101-94 victory over the Nuggets. Missi didn't have his best shooting performance Friday, but the inconsistency in the scoring column is somewhat expected for a rookie who was always believed to be a work in progress on the offensive end of the court. He's making his presence felt on the glass, though. This 12-rebound haul was Missi's third straight game with double-digit boards, and he's averaging 7.6 boards per contest since he was moved to the starting lineup Nov. 1.
Missi supplied 10 points (5-5 FG), 10 rebounds and two assists over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 106-88 loss to Oklahoma City. Missi seems to be adjusting quickly to the pace of the NBA game and posted his second straight double-double while also making each of his five shots from the field. There's no question the rookie big man is trending in the right direction, as he's scored in double digits in three of his last four outings. He's also averaging 9.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game while shooting 76.2 percent from the field in that stretch. Small-sample size applies here, but he's definitively showing enough to remain as the Pelicans' starting center once the roster gets healthier.
Missi had 17 points (7-8 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Monday's 107-105 loss to the Nets. Missi had arguably the best showing of his young NBA career following one of his worst Friday against the Magic (zero points, one rebound, one steal and one block in 20 minutes). He paced the Pelicans with 11 boards and has now recorded at least one block in three straight appearances. There's little doubt that the opportunities to develop will continue to be there for Missi, especially while Herbert Jones (shoulder) and Zion Williamson (hamstring) remain sidelined.
Missi finished Friday's 125-118 victory over Indiana with four points (2-5 FG), 10 rebounds and one block in 26 minutes. Missi replaced Daniel Theis in the starting lineup, hauling down a career-high 10 rebounds in the process. He has had a solid start to his NBA career, averaging 6.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in just 20.9 minutes per game. While it is unclear whether he will remain a starter, it is a situation to keep a close eye on given his proven ability, especially on the defensive end.
Missi will start Friday's game against the Pacers, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. Missi will make his first career start, replacing Daniel Theis in the starting lineup. Missi was held scoreless in 12 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's loss to the Warriors. However, in his first four appearances, he averaged 8.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.3 blocks and 0.8 steals in 21.8 minutes per game.
Missi (hip) is available for Friday's game versus the Pacers. Missi has been upgraded from questionable to available despite dealing with a right lower abdominal bruise, as expected. The rookie center is averaging 6.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.8 blocks in 19.8 minutes across his five appearances this season.
Coach Willie Green said he expects Missi (hip) to play in Friday's game versus the Pacers, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports. Missi is officially listed as questionable with a right lower abdominal contusion, but he is expected to suit up Friday. If Missi is upgraded to available, he will likely serve as New Orleans' backup center to Daniel Theis.