Evan Fournier will start at small forward Friday against the Pelicans.

Fournier will start at small forward Friday against the Pelicans.

Analysis:

Fournier's promotion to the starting lineup coincides with teammate Tobias Harris (knee) missing a third straight outing. In 31 starts this season, the Frenchman Fournier has posted a respectable average of 14.2 points while shooting over 40 percent from three-point range.