Is Zion Williamson Playing Tonight vs Hornets? Pelicans Release Injury Update for 284 LB Star Forward

Advait Jajodia | 23/03/2023
Is Zion Williamson Playing Tonight vs Hornets? Pelicans Release Injury Update for 284 LB Star Forward

Things have been going from bad to worse for the New Orleans Pelicans. While the other teams in the Western Conference have been making a push to clinch a playoff spot, Willie Green’s boys have only gone 5-5 in March. Playing without the likes of Zion Williamson, the Louisiana-based franchise have fallen down to the 12th seed in the standings.

Ever since the former Duke Blue Devil went down with a hamstring injury in the first week of January, Williamson has been on the sidelines. In these 35 games, the Pels have merely recorded 12 victories.

As Brandon Ingram and co. prepare to face the Charlotte Hornets as their final home game before a 4-game road trip, fans will be wondering whether or not the 284-pound forward will suit up tonight.

Is Zion Williamson playing against the Charlotte Hornets?

After NOLA’s latest 119-84 win over the San Antonio Spurs, the franchise released a crucial injury update for the 6-foot-6 highflyer. Stating that their youngster would only be re-evaluated after 2 weeks, the franchise’s statement read:

Following a re-evaluation on his right hamstring strain, Zion Williamson has been cleared to return to on-court activities. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks. 

Clearly, Zion Williamson will be sitting out for the clash against the Hornets.

Joining the southpaw is Jose Alvarado, who also will be missing out the contest.

Meanwhile, the likes of LaMelo Ball, Mark Williams, and Cody Martin will not be suiting up for the North Carolina-based franchise.

Zion’s stats from the 2022-2023 season

Before going down with the horrific injury, the 2-time All-Star was playing some incredible basketball.

Having played 32 minutes per game, the 22-year-old averaged 26 points, seven rebounds, and 4.6 assists.

With only ten games remaining before the conclusion of the Pelicans’ regular season, Williamson’s return to the lineup will be extremely important. However, it is likely that the forward would be missing out on all of the remaining games.

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Advait Jajodia

Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over four years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,700+ articles.

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