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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Scores 29 points in 23 minutes
Zion Williamson totaled 29 points (9-14 FG, 11-13 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes during Saturday's 128-109 victory over Indiana.Despite coming off the bench for the third straight game and logging just three minutes in the final frame, Williamson delivered one of his best performances of the season, matching his season high in points. It'll be interesting to see how much longer his reserve role lasts, but he's clearly making the most of his minutes on the court.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Sticking in bench role
Zion Williamson will be deployed off the bench Thursday against Houston.Williamson will be utilized off the bench for a second straight game as the team eases him back into action following a return from a right adductor strain. Saddiq Bey will draw another start at power forward as a result, though his days with the first unit are likely to end soon.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Scores 18 points in return
Zion Williamson (adductor) posted 18 points (7-14 FG, 4-5 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 27 minutes during Sunday's 114-104 victory over the Bulls.Returning from a six-game absence due to a right adductor strain, Williamson had his minutes monitored and ended up coming off the bench for the first time in his NBA career. Williamson looked good during his time on the court and seemingly escaped without any setbacks, so he'll likely be cleared for a larger workload and potentially a return to the starting five in the New Orleans Pelicans' next game Thursday versus the Rockets.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Good to go Sunday
Zion Williamson (thigh) is good to go for Sunday's game against the Bulls, but he will come off the bench.Williamson, who has missed the past five games for New Orleans, comfortably beat his projected timetable. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely monitor his minutes in his first game back, but no specifics have been reported.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Game-time call for Sunday
Zion Williamson (adductor) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bulls, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.Williamson appears to be well ahead of his initial timetable for a return, as he was able to make it through practice Saturday, giving him a chance to suit up Sunday. The team will presumably re-evaluate him Sunday morning before providing an update on his availability in Chicago.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Out for at least three weeks
Zion Williamson (adductor) will be re-evaluated in three weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports Tuesday.Williamson is dealing with a right adductor injury, and he's now facing his second extended absence of the season. Given the return timeline, the star forward is likely to remain on the shelf until some time in late December at the earliest. The New Orleans Pelicans are now positioned to depend heavily on Saddiq Bey in the frontcourt, and Derik Queen should continue to play meaningful minutes as well.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Iffy for Tuesday
Zion Williamson has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves with right adductor soreness.Williamson missed Sunday's game against the Lakers due to maintenance, so this is a new issue for the forward. The New Orleans Pelicans tend to be cautious with Williamson, so there's a good chance he's held out. If he does sit out, the Pelicans could lean on guys such as Saddiq Bey and Micah Peavy.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Removed from injury report
Zion Williamson (hamstring) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against Minnesota.After missing Sunday's game against the Lakers, Williamson is set to be available for Tuesday. The star forward has averaged 22.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 30.9 minutes per tilt in 10 games this season.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Out for Sunday
Zion Williamson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.Williamson will sit out the second leg of a back-to-back for injury management of his left hamstring, and with Trey Murphy (elbow) joining him on the sidelines, Saddiq Bey will likely be the focal point of the New Orleans Pelicans' offense Sunday evening. Micah Peavy could be headed for a start, and Bryce McGowens should get all the run he can handle. Williamson will likely return for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Scores 25 points in loss
Zion Williamson notched 25 points (8-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-10 FT), seven rebounds and four assists across 31 minutes during Saturday's 104-96 loss to the Warriors.The New Orleans Pelicans put up a good fight but came up short against the Warriors, although Williamson posted a strong stat line. Williamson has scored at least 20 points in three of his last four games, and he seems to be getting into a nice groove after missing eight games in a row between Nov. 4 and Nov. 17 due to a nagging hamstring problem. The lack of availability has always been an issue with Williamson, but when he's healthy and ready to go, he's a dominant force near the rim and an excellent rebounder for his size.
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