Mired in a lengthy losing streak, Yves Missi registered another strong performance on Friday to provide one bright spot for the struggling Pelicans.

T he New Orleans Pelicans came into this season with high expectations after a healthy offseason and the addition of All-Star guard Dejounte Murray to fill a hole at the point gua

But Missi hasn’t been getting playing time because there aren’t enough bodies available. He’s shown steady improvement just about every time he’s stepped on the floor, and he’s proven to be the most effective center on the roster by a wide margin.