McCollum missed the second leg of the back-to-back set against the Suns on Friday due to rest-related reasons, but the veteran guard is set to return to the hardwood Friday. He's averaging a solid line of 21.

The Utah Jazz begin the final stretch of their franchise-record nine-game homestand Sunday night when they host the New Orleans Pelicans in Salt Lake City.

The Pelicans, playing on the second night of a back-to-back, were without both Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum. Williamson recorded his first career triple double in Thursday's victory over the Suns. The Pels (16-44) could have used Williamson and McCollum in the rematch.

McCollum amassed 19 points (7-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 34 minutes during Thursday's 124-116 win over the Suns. Zion Williamson (rest) led the way for the Pelicans with a triple-double,

McCollum has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Suns due to a right ankle sprain. The ankle sprain is a new injury for McCollum, who recorded 19 points (7-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 34 minutes during Thursday's 124-116 win over the Suns.

New Orleans Pelicans (16-44, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (15-44, 15th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Trey Murphy III and the New Orleans Pelicans take on Walker Kessler and the Utah Jazz in Western Conference action.