Yves Missi Delivers Stat-Sheet Stuffing Performance as Pelicans Starter

Yves Missi made an immediate impact as the New Orleans Pelicans' starting center during their season opener, logging 30 minutes in a productive outing. The big man recorded a double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds while adding five assists, two steals, and three blocks. Missi clearly outplayed backup Derik Queen (18 minutes) and is slated to hold onto his starting spot heading into back-to-back weekend games against the Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets.