Tyler Hansbrough had seven points (3-8 FG, 1-1 FT) with 13 boards in 36 minutes as a starter Wednesday against the Pelicans.

Hansbrough had seven points (3-8 FG, 1-1 FT) with 13 boards in 36 minutes as a starter Wednesday against the Pelicans.

Analysis:

Jonas Valanciunas (back) was out of action, allowing Hansbrough to get a start. It's not clear if Valanciunas will miss further time, but Wednesday's output is the high end of Hansbrough's upside if he sees another start.