Pelicans starting James Johnson for injured Zion Williamson (finger) on Friday
New Orleans Pelicans forward James Johnson is starting in Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Johnson will make his sixth start with New Orleans after Zion Williamson was ruled out indefinitely with a fractured finger. In a matchup against a Philly unit ranked second in defensive efficiency, our models project Johnson to score 29.8 FanDuel points at the salary of $3,500.
Johnson's projection includes 12.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists.
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