Alvarado finished Thursday's 113-93 loss to the Magic with 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds, four assists and three steals over 25 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Although he's shooting 41.8 percent from the field over his last five games, Alvarado leads the Pelicans in nine-category fantasy value during that stretch, averaging 12.2 points, 6.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 2.4 three-pointers in just 25.6 minutes. After starting four straight games in mid-February, Alvarado has made just one start over New Orleans' last 12 games.