Norris Cole (back) is considered questionable for Friday's matchup with Portland

Cole (back) is considered questionable for Friday's matchup with Portland, Brett Dawson of the New Orleans Advocate reports.

Analysis:

Cole missed a fifth straight game Wednesday due to a sore lower back, and the team will wait until Friday morning's shootaround to evaluate him and issue a more definitive update. If Cole is again held out, expect Toney Douglas to see increased minutes, as has been the case throughout Cole's absence.