Jordan Poole to Start Friday for Pelicans Amidst Team Absences

Jordan Poole will get the starting nod for the New Orleans Pelicans against the Trail Blazers on Friday. This marks his first start since November 4, as the Pelicans are without several key contributors. Over nine outings in December, the 26-year-old shooting guard averaged 17.2 points, 3.1 assists, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 26.0 minutes per contest.