Is Zion Williamson Playing Tonight vs Hornets? Pelicans Star Forward’s Availability Update for Friday
Zion Williamson is back to playing in the NBA after a season-long hiatus. He will play a crucial role on Friday against Charlotte Hornets.
The New Orleans Pelicans look stacked this season. Brandon Ingram has evolved into a lethal big and CJ McCollum is one of the best shooting guards in the game today. With Zion back this season, things look promising for this franchise.
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 20, 2022
Zion sent the entire 2022-23 season in recovery. In the 2021 off-season, Williamson had surgery to repair his fractured foot. And as the star was preparing for a comeback, he had to get another surgery. The entire rehab cost him an entire season.
With questions surrounding his return and his weight, Zion Williamson finally made a comeback to the NBA court for Pelicans’ season opener against the Brooklyn Nets. He is expected to play again on Friday in a face-off against Charlotte Hornets.
Zion Williamson is healthy and ready to dominate
Luckily for the Pelicans, Zion did not face any problems after his season debut. He is completely healthy and has not been named on the team’s injury report. This essentially specifies that Williamson will start against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday.
Charlotte Hornets to play without LaMelo Ball
Thankfully for the Pelicans, LaMelo Ball will remain inactive on Friday. He has been ruled out of the game because of a left ankle sprain.
This will prove beneficial for New Orleans. They will not have to maneuver around LaMelo’s crafty play-making and shooting. It also gives CJ McCollum an easier matchup against Dennis Smith Jr.
Zion will be a key player for the Pelicans. He was the second-best scorer in the last game and the team will expect him to repeat his defensive and offensive performance.
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