NEW ORLEANS — Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been ruled out for Friday night’s game at the Memphis Grizzlies.
Williamson sat out Monday night’s victory over Utah with a non-COVID illness and New Orleans announced Thursday that he would remain out Friday “due to return to play reconditioning from illness.”
Williamson will miss his 35th game this season. He previously missed 27 games because of an early-November left hamstring strain.
He has played in just 10 games, most recently in the Pelicans’ victory over the Jazz on Friday, scoring 24 points and grabbing 14 rebounds in less than 24 minutes.
Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (left ankle sprain) also won’t play at Memphis, missing his 21st straight game.
The New Orleans Pelicans have announced that both Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram will be ruled out for their upcoming game against the Memphis Grizzlies. This news comes as a blow to the Pelicans, as both players have been key contributors to the team this season.
Williamson, who is currently dealing with a foot injury, will miss his second consecutive game. The young superstar has been averaging 27.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game this season.
Ingram, on the other hand, is sidelined with a hamstring injury. The forward has been averaging 23.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game this season.
Without two of their top players, the Pelicans will need to rely on their depth to step up and fill the void left by Williamson and Ingram. It will be a tough challenge for New Orleans as they look to secure a victory against the Grizzlies.
Fans will be eagerly awaiting the return of Williamson and Ingram as they continue to recover from their respective injuries. In the meantime, the Pelicans will need to rally together and put forth a strong effort in their upcoming matchup against Memphis.
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