Bryce McGowens Starting Friday for Pelicans; 10th Start of Season

Bryce McGowens is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Wizards, marking his 10th start of the season for the New Orleans Pelicans. He will join Jeremiah Fears, Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson, and Derik Queen in the first unit. As a starter this season, McGowens has averaged 10.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.9 triples, and 0.9 steals per game. However, with Trey Murphy returning from injury, fewer minutes will be available for McGowens.