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DeAndre Jordan responds to rare playing time with a vintage performance in a Pelicans victory
DeAndre Jordan recorded 15 rebounds and four blocks, boosting the Pelicans' defense and ending a four-month game absence in their 126-111 win.
- On Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, DeAndre Jordan played nearly 32 minutes, with 15 rebounds and four blocks in a 126-111 Pelicans win over the 76ers.
- Frustrated after a lopsided defeat to the Bucks on Friday, James Borrego, Pelicans interim head coach, inserted Jordan for his 793rd career start, convinced Saturday morning by his gut.
- Jordan had appeared in just two games this season and had not played since Oct. 29, yet he stayed prepared through regular five-on-five scrimmages and the `Death Row League` while mentoring Pelicans rookie center Derik Queen.
- Borrego described Jordan's impact as "massive," noting it raised teammates' level as the Pelicans improved to 16-42 and Jordan's playoff streak will end this season.
- Borrego highlighted Jordan's leadership, saying it has elevated the program and influenced younger teammates, and Jordan said `I've got fresh legs` for New Orleans' 24 remaining regular-season games.
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New Orleans Pelicans' center DeAndre Jordan was inserted into the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He had a huge impact, grabbing 15 rebounds and blocking four shots.
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DeAndre Jordan responds to rare playing time with a vintage performance in a Pelicans victory
DeAndre Jordan says he understood he might not play much with New Orleans this season and was grateful to see his first game action in three-plus months against Philadelphia.
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NBA – On the bench for the past four months, DeAndre Jordan was in the position last night in front of the Sixers and he was very good. At 37, DeAndre Jordan is fighting his... Read more »
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