Pelicans' Alexis Ajinca: Starting Thursday
Ajinca will start at center in Thursday's game against Philadelphia.
Analysis:
Ajinca has only appeared in 10 tilts this season, averaging 12.9 minutes, 3.8 points, and 3.7 rebounds per contest. It's unclear why he's getting the start over usual center Omer Asik, but Ajinca figures to see a minutes bump as long as he remains in the starting five.