Pelicans are starting Alexis Ajinca in place of Terrence Jones
New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Alexis Ajinca is starting next to Anthony Davis on Monday versus the Phoenix Suns.
What It Means:
With Terrence Jones and Dante Cunningham out on Monday, Ajinca will make his 11th start of the season versus the Suns. He hasn't appeared in a game since December 23 but should see around 20 minutes. Donatas Motiejunas will back him up off the bench.
Ajinca is averaging 4.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 14.7 minutes per game this season.
Source:
Rotoworld.com
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