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Pelicans Injury Report vs. Nets: Will Herb Jones Return?
- Herb Jones will miss the Nets game with an ankle sprain, keeping him out for another matchup.
- Jones has missed 11 of the last 12 Pelicans games, contributing to a 2-17 record without him.
- James Borrego described Jones as 'day-to-day' before the latest confirmation of the absence.
- Jose Alvarado has also been out since the Lakers game with an oblique strain, expected to miss two more weeks.
- Without Jones, the Pelicans will start a revamped lineup featuring Murphy, Bey, Williamson, and Queen.
- Karlo Matkovic, Micah Peavy, and Yves Missi will get more minutes in Jones' absence.
- The Pelicans face a major injury and rest disadvantage against Brooklyn, which had a lighter injury report.
- Brooklyn Nets are favored to exploit Pelicans' rotation gaps and clutch struggles.
- Game is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
- Pelicans aim to rebound after a stretch of losses tied to injuries and rest issues.
- The article provides background on Jones's return timeline and past games, including a previous appearance against the Lakers.
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