Jose Alvarado plays give-and-go with Zion Williamson resulting in the and-1 layup. Jose Alvarado plays give-and-go with Zion Williamson resulting in the and-1 layup

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images The Houston Rockets are set to host the New Orleans Pelicans tonight at 6 p.

The 11 dimes not only were a season-high mark for Alvarado, but they also allowed him to record his first double-double of the season. There's no question he benefited fantasy managers with this impressive line,

Alvarado is in the Pelicans' starting lineup against the Grizzlies on Sunday. Alvarado will make his 12th start of the season due to CJ McCollum (rest) and Zion Williamson (rest) both being ruled out for Sunday's contest.

Alvarado posted five points (2-8 FG, 1-6 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 136-115 loss to the Lakers. Alvarado had a rough showing Tuesday and has been stuck in a slump for the past three games.

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San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (4) drives to the basket as New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game in

Jose Alvarado lobs it from half court to Trey Murphy III, who throws down a wild jam for the Pelicans.

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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) shoots against Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, March 6,

McCollum won't play Sunday against the Grizzlies due to rest purposes. McCollum and Zion Williamson (conditioning) are both resting during the second night of a back-to-back set. Bruce Brown and Jose Alvarado (hop) are candidates to enter the starting lineup in McCollum's absence.