Kosport Magazine: Zion Williamson’s Injury Update
The New Orleans Pelicans and their fans were holding their breath after star forward Zion Williamson left Wednesday night’s game against the Orlando Magic with a finger injury. However, the latest update from coach Willie Green is a sigh of relief for everyone involved.
According to Green, Williamson is considered day-to-day and X-rays and scans have come back negative. This means that there is no structural damage and the injury is just causing some soreness in his finger.
Williamson initially left the game with 7:24 remaining in the fourth quarter and did not return. He later revealed that he had been hit on the finger multiple times throughout the game, but the initial injury may have occurred in the second quarter when he hit his hand on the backboard while blocking Jalen Suggs’ layup attempt.
The Pelicans, currently seventh in the Western Conference, are set to face the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. Green has listed Williamson as questionable for the game, but it is unclear if he will be able to play.
However, the Pelicans are also dealing with injuries to Brandon Ingram and Jose Alvarado. Ingram has missed the last seven games with a left knee bone contusion, while Alvarado has been out for four games with a right oblique strain. Both players are listed as out for Friday’s game.
It’s a tough blow for the Pelicans, who are fighting for a playoff spot in the competitive Western Conference. But with Williamson’s injury not being as serious as initially feared, there is hope that he will be back on the court soon to help his team in their push for the postseason.
Summary:
Kosport Magazine provides an update on the injury status of New Orleans Pelicans’ star Zion Williamson. After leaving Wednesday night’s game with a finger injury, X-rays and scans have come back negative and he is considered day-to-day. However, the Pelicans are also dealing with injuries to Brandon Ingram and Jose Alvarado. Williamson’s status for Friday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs is questionable, but there is hope that he will return soon to help his team in their playoff push.
