Norris Cole (back) ended up sitting out Tuesday's 113-99 loss to the Heat.

Cole (back) ended up sitting out Tuesday's 113-99 loss to the Heat.

Analysis:

The Pelicans listed Cole as questionable heading into Tuesday, but there was never any real indication that the point guard was on track to suit up. He's now missed eight games in a row due to a sore back, and he'll need to show evidence in practice that he's healthy before taking the court again. The Pelicans will continue to get by with a three-guard rotation of Jrue Holiday, Toney Douglas, and Tim Frazier until Cole is back in the fold.