Is Zion Williamson Playing Tonight vs Rockets? Pelicans Release Injury Update for 6ft 6’ Star Forward

The New Orleans Pelicans have been surprising everyone this season. Willie Green’s boys have had an impressive 23-14 record, sitting 3^rd in the stacked Western Conference, merely 1 game behind the #1 Nuggets. While Brandon Ingram has been sidelined for a majority of NOLA’s games, Zion Williamson has done a spectacular job in leading the Pels.

After missing out on the entirety of the 2021-2022 campaign, the former Duke Blue Devil returned to the lineup looking stronger than ever. Averaging a staggering 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game, Zanos didn’t seem to be bothered by any of his previous horrific injuries.

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Unfortunately, in New Orleans’ latest contest against the Philadelphia 76ers, the 6-foot-6 forward hurt his hamstring.

Zion Williamson expected to miss multiple weeks

In the 120-111 loss, with 26 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds, Williamson was having quite a solid performance before he exited the game. The All-Star appeared to injure his right hamstring during a fastbreak in the 3^rd period of the clash against Joel Embiid and co.

A day after the contest, the Pels front office announced that the 284-pound highflyer sustained a right hamstring strain and would be expected to miss a few weeks.

Pelicans announced that medical imaging taken earlier today confirmed forward Zion Williamson sustained a right hamstring strain during last night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Williamson will be re-evaluated in three weeks.

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) January 3, 2023

In the upcoming game against the Houston Rockets, Zion would not be available. The Louisiana-based franchise will also be missing out on the services of Brandon Ingram and Larry Nance Jr.

Pelicans’ injury report for Houston game:

Zion Williamson (right hamstring strain): Out
Brandon Ingram (left great toe contusion): Out
Larry Nance (right shoulder soreness): Out

Of note, Nance is now listed for his shoulder and not neck spasms.

— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) January 3, 2023

In the absence of the All-Star duo of Zion and BI, the likes of CJ McCollum and Jonas Valanciunas will have to carry most of the team’s offensive load for the coming few weeks.

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