Norris Cole (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's tilt with the Lakers, Brett Dawson of the New Orleans Advocate reports.

Cole (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's tilt with the Lakers, Brett Dawson of the New Orleans Advocate reports.

Analysis:

The Pelicans continue to list Cole as questionable in advance of every game, despite coach Alvin Gentry's acknowledged that the point guard will likely be shut down for the season. There's been little to indicate Cole is showing enough improvement with his back to play Friday, so expect the status quo to remain in place here.