Ryan Anderson started at power forward in the second half following Anthony Davis' shoulder injury.

Anderson started at power forward in the second half following Anthony Davis' shoulder injury.

Analysis:

Anderson has performed worse as a starter than as a reserve this season, averaging 13.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.6 threes in 35.9 minutes per game through five starts. The Pelicans play two more games before the All-Star break, and if Davis misses extended time, Anderson becomes one of the beneficiaries in terms of opportunity. Regardless, he's shooting a career-low 34 percent from downtown. Without Davis on the court, Anderson's field goal accuracy drops seven percent, exacerbated by extra defensive attention.