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Who will play in crucial game?

Who will play in crucial game?

Stop me if you’ve heard this before: The New Orleans Pelicans will not be at full strength for tonight’s game on the road against the San Antonio Spurs.

I know, shocking.

On top of Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Larry Nance Jr. and Kira Lewis Jr., who are all out, both Devonte’ Graham and Jose Alvarado are listed as questionable for tonight’s game, which could be crucial for the play-in standings.

The Spurs are just 1.5 games behind the Pelicans for the final spot, but luckily, they have been terrible of late, winning just three of their last 10 games.

The Pelicans will be leaning heavily on their starting lineup, but someone on the bench is going to have to step up. If Alvarado and Graham are both out, the Pelicans will need contributions from Trey Murphy III, Willy Hernangomez, Naji Marshall and maybe even the invisible man, Tony Snell.

This would be a big win for the Pelicans on the road and would bring them a little closer to the LA Lakers, who are just a game ahead of…

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