Just as the New Orleans Pelicans are getting one player back from injury (Kendrick Perkins, who’s been sidelined since Oct. 31), another will be out of the lineup Friday, due to a stomach illness. Pelicans Coach Alvin Gentry said during his pregame meeting with the media that Ryan Anderson is unable to play vs. Washington.

It’s the first time in 2015-16 that Anderson will miss a game, making him a rarity on the Pelicans’ roster. Anderson, Eric Gordon, Dante Cunningham and Alonzo Gee are the only NOLA players who’ve appeared in all 21 contests during the regular season.

“Ryan is sick tonight, so he won’t play,” Gentry said. “He’s got a little virus or a little flu. Nothing to be concerned about. He’s in a little pain tonight, so he won’t play. We’ve got to check it out to make sure nothing is contagious or anything. He’ll be fine, but he won’t be with us tonight.”

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