With 40 points on Tuesday, Zion Williamson had his greatest performance of the year. In the opening game of the NBA play-in tournament, the New Orleans Pelicans fell short against the Los Angeles Lakers despite his performance. Williamson also left the game in the last few minutes due to discomfort in his left leg. According to reports that surfaced on Wednesday, Williamson is expected to miss Friday’s elimination game.
Veteran NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski provided the news, blaming Williamson’s issues on a hamstring ailment. Additionally, Wojnarowski stated that Williamson will undergo another evaluation in the upcoming weeks.
If the New Orleans Pelicans make it to the next round and play the Sacramento Kings on Friday, things might get ugly for them. Sunday is scheduled for Game 1 against the OKC Thunder, while April 24 is scheduled for Game 2.
All three games and the play-in game on Friday are scheduled for seven days. If Williamson is scheduled for a reevaluation in the upcoming weeks, he may miss a significant portion of the first round.
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Zion Williamson Conceded the Injury During the Game Versus the Lakers
Zion Williamson had his greatest game of the season on Tuesday night as the LA Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans squared off. Even though the Pelicans lost, Williamson finished the game with 40 points and 11 rebounds as per the NBA website.
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Three minutes remained in the fourth quarter, and late in the game, Williamson forced a move to Anthony Davis at the top of the key. He drove to the paint, crossed up the Lakers, and hit a floater to raise Smoothie King Arena.
Following the play, he visibly winced and then showed indications of a slight limp as he returned to the bench. An irritated Williams was shown returning to the locker room during the ensuing break.
