According to the NBA website, Zion Williamson finished with 40 points and 11 rebounds in his first NBA postseason. However, Williamson left the game with 3:19 remaining, tying it at 95-95 with a driving layup. He appeared injured, but as he entered the tunnel, he threw a towel to the ground in frustration. According to Pelicans coach Willie Green, Zion Williamson suffered “left leg soreness” following the game.
On Tuesday, the No. 8-seeded Los Angeles Lakers defeated the No. 7-seeded New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 at the Smoothie King Center to begin the 2024 NBA In-Season Tournament. In the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, the Lakers will take on the Denver Nuggets, the No. 2 seed.
Next week, the No. 9-seeded Sacramento Kings will try to secure the No. 8 seed by hosting the No. 10-seeded Golden State Warriors at the Golden. The winner will take on the Pelicans on Thursday to claim the last playoff berth.
The whole thing is unfortunate for Zion Williamson, who has been hurt a lot this season and changed his body to play in a career-high 70 games. He put on one of his best career games on Tuesday, leading the Pelicans to a thrilling comeback on a big stage after falling behind by 18 points.
Zion Williamson’s Season Is in Jeopardy as Pelicans Lost to the Lakers
When the Pelicans face the winner of the second play-in game between the ninth-seeded Sacramento Kings and the 10th-seeded Golden State Warriors on Friday, their season will be at risk since the condition of their top player is now unknown.
The Lakers avoided being outrebounded by the Pelicans, 50-41, by outshooting them 29-15 from the free-throw line and committing only eight turnovers to the Pelicans’ 13.
In conclusion, the Pelicans lost Zion Williamson. Additionally, the Lakers gave up on ever escaping the Nuggets in the first round.
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The Lakers, on the other hand, alternated between incredible defensive performances and total collapses. Still, they managed to win thanks to LeBron James’ 23 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists, Anthony Davis’ 20 points, 15 rebounds, and three blocked shots, and D’Angelo Russell’s 21 points, including five 3-pointers.
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