Norris Cole will get the start Saturday against the Mavericks in place of Tyreke Evans, John Reid of NOLA.com reports.

Cole will get the start Saturday against the Mavericks in place of Tyreke Evans, John Reid of NOLA.com reports.

Analysis:

Evans is apparently dealing with a case of tendinitis in his right knee, the same knee that required surgery in October, so it's clear the Pelicans will be cautious with their starting point guard. Cole has scored 32 points in the past two games and has shot nearly 50% from the field in both contests, a pace he hopes to continue Saturday against the Mavericks.