Noah Clowney (Back) Cleared to Play Saturday, Continues Strong Run

Noah Clowney (back) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Pelicans, as reported by Brian Lewis of the New York Post. The 21-year-old Brooklyn Nets forward will shed his probable tag due to back soreness. Clowney has been in excellent form, scoring in double figures in 11 of his last 12 games. During this impressive span, he has averaged 18.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.2 blocks in 31.8 minutes per contest.