Kendrick Perkins has played a very bit part in the New Orleans rotation since his return to action, appearing in five of the team's last nine games.

Perkins has played a very bit part in the New Orleans rotation since his return to action, appearing in five of the team's last nine games.

Analysis:

Even as a starter Perkins' role was limited for the Pelicans, as he averaged fewer than 10 minutes per game in such contests. Perkins hasn't scored in double figures since the first game of the season and hasn't managed five rebounds even once this year.