Pelicans reserve point guard Jose Alvarado says he plans to play when New Orleans hosts the Washington Wizards on Friday night, ending a 23-game absence caused by a right hamstring strain

Nick Nurse spoke to reporters postgame about his team's loss on Friday. "We struggled in the mid pick and roll defense... It's a five-man job to guard the screen and roll, but a lot of it at the point of attack wasn't good either.

Jose Alvarado has been out of action for at least a month and a half, missing out on 23 games due to a right hamstring strain.

Pelicans reserve point guard Jose Alvarado plans to play Friday night against the Wizards, ending a 23-game absence caused by a hamstring strain.

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Pelicans reserve point guard Jose Alvarado plans to play on Friday night at home against the Washington Wizards, ending a 23-game absence caused by a right hamstring strain.

Jonas Valanciunas spent three seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans. He signed with the Washington Wizards this offseason. On Friday, he returned to the Smoothie King Center for the first time, receiving a warm welcome from the crowd.