Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Drops team-high 23 in win
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Williamson logged 23 points (10-14 FG, 3-5 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Thursday's 133-123 victory over the Kings.
The 23 points led the Pelicans on the night. Williamson has scored at least 20 points in seven straight games around a minor ankle issue that limited him to 11 minutes in a Feb. 28 win over the Jazz, and during those seven contests, the 25-year-old forward is averaging 24.4 points, 5.0 boards, 3.1 assists and 1.6 steals.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Good to go Thursday
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Williamson (ankle) will play Thursday against the Kings, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Williamson was added to the injury report with a questionable tag as he continues to nurse an ankle sprain, but he'll again fight through the issue Thursday night. His ankle didn't slow him down Tuesday, as he finished with 24 points in 33 minutes against the Lakers.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Questionable for Thursday
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Williamson (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game in Sacramento.
Williamson played through the ankle issue in Tuesday's loss to the Lakers, but with Thursday's game being the first of a back-to-back set against the 14-49 Kings, it wouldn't be shocking to see Williamson take the night off. If he is forced to the sidelines, that would open up minutes for Saddiq Bey and Derik Queen.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Sidelined with sprained ankle
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Williamson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Williamson will miss the second leg of the Pelicans' back-to-back set after spraining his right ankle in the second quarter Saturday's win over the Jazz. The absence brings an end to Williamson's streak of 35 consecutive games played -- the longest of his career. With Williamson sidelined Sunday, the Pelicans should have more minutes available in the frontcourt for Derik Queen and Karlo Matkovic.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Capitalizes on Utah absences
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Williamson produced 20 points (9-15 FG, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and four steals across 33 minutes during Thursday's 129-118 victory over the Jazz.
Williamson had his way against Utah's shorthanded frontcourt in the decisive win, and his total would have likely been higher if he had stayed in the game during the closing minutes. Although the team's playoff hopes are thwarted, they've racked up a three-game win streak thanks to strong performances from Williamson and Saddiq Bey.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Team-high 25 points in loss
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Williamson posted 25 points (12-19 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 123-111 loss to the Heat.
Williamson has already played more games than he did all of last year, and he hasn't missed a contest since Dec. 11. It remains to be seen how the 15-41 Pelicans will handle the oft-injured star forward's workload when they return from the All-Star break, but fantasy managers can enjoy Williamson's production in the meantime. Over his last 10 outings, Williamson is averaging 20.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 32.3 minutes per game while shooting 58.9 percent from the field.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Strikes for 18 in Monday's rout
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Williamson produced 18 points (7-11 FG, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Monday's 120-94 win over the Kings.
The 25-year-old forward would have posted better numbers, but his night ended early in the rout as he checked out for the last time with over seven minutes left in the fourth quarter. Williamson has scored in double digits in nine straight games, averaging 20.2 points, 7.7 boards, 3.9 assists and 1.4 combined blocks and steals over that stretch while shooting 58.2 percent from the floor.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Hands out season-high eight assists
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Williamson accumulated 20 points (5-11 FG, 10-12 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 141-137 overtime loss to the Bucks.
Williamson led New Orleans with a season-high eight dimes, tallying multiple assists in his seventh consecutive game. It remains to be seen how much the oft-injured star forward will play down the stretch for the 13-40 Pelicans, though it's highly encouraging that Williamson hasn't missed a contest since Dec. 11. Over his last seven outings, Williamson has averaged 19.3 points, 8.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.0 blocks in 33.1 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Double-doubles in loss
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Williamson produced 14 points (5-13 FG, 4-9 FT), 11 rebounds and four assists across 31 minutes during Monday's 102-95 loss to Charlotte.
Williamson picked up his fifth double-double of the campaign Monday, but the Pelicans still dropped to 13-39 on the season. Williamson has been pretty underwhelming over his last seven games, posting averages of 17.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.0 blocks in 29.8 minutes per contest.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Scores 21 points with two blocks
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Williamson racked up 21 points (7-10 FG, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 33 minutes during Friday's 114-106 win over Memphis.
Williamson didn't miss a single shot through the first half of action, and he did a good job of bullying his way to the basket for easy buckets. This was his fourth straight game with at least one block, and he's been hot over that stretch, pumping out top-50 value behind averages of 22.5 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 0.5 steals and 1.3 blocks per contest.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Another double-double in win
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Williamson amassed 24 points (10-18 FG, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and one block across 33 minutes during Sunday's 104-95 victory over the Spurs.
Williamson and Saddiq Bey shared the game-high with 24 points apiece as the Pelicans secured their second straight win. Prior to Friday, Williamson had recorded just one double-double this season, but he has now logged back-to-back outings with double figures in both points and rebounds. Over his past 10 contests, the 25-year-old has reached the 20-point mark eight times.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Cleared to face Detroit
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Williamson (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Williamson was added to the Pelicans' injury report Wednesday morning, but his illness won't prevent him from taking the floor. Since re-entering the starting lineup Dec. 29, Williamson is averaging 23.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals across 12 games.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Well-rounded performance in loss
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Williamson totaled 27 points (10-12 FG, 7-10 FT), seven assists, six rebounds and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 127-119 loss to the Pacers.
Williamson was extremely efficient in this one and has now shot 80.8 percent from the field in his last two games. The star forward finished as New Orleans' leading scorer Friday and has reached the 20-point threshold in five of his last six outings. The 25-year-old also led the club in assists, matching his season high in dimes that he set in a loss to the Spurs on Oct. 24.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Scores 25 points with three stocks
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Williamson recorded 25 points (11-14 FG, 3-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one steal, two blocks and four turnovers across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 116-113 win over the Nets.
Williamson was limited to just 12 points on 5-for-12 shooting during Tuesday's loss to the Nuggets, so it was nice to see him bounce back Wednesday night with an efficient, 20-plus point performance. The Nets couldn't do much to stop him, as he regularly attacked the rack and had more than a few massive throwdowns, and he'll look to keep it going Friday with another favorable matchup against the Pacers.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Poor showing in loss
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Williamson accumulated 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 122-116 loss to Denver.
This was a quiet night for Williamson as the Pelicans dropped to 9-33 on the season. Williamson, who is reportedly unavailable in trade talks, appears to be in good health, and it's a positive sign for his fantasy managers that he's being allowed to play in back-to-back sets -- he's not on the injury report for Wednesday against the Nets.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Hits for team-high 22 in loss
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Williamson registered 22 points (9-14 FG, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals over 32 minutes during Sunday's 128-118 loss to the Magic.
The 22 points led the Pelicans on the afternoon. Williamson has scored over 20 points in three straight games and six of eight since returning to the starting lineup Dec. 29, averaging 25.0 points, 5.5 boards, 3.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks over that stretch as he enjoys his longest period of good health so far this season.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Dominates in victory
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Williamson produced 31 points (12-14 FG, 7-13 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Friday's 128-107 win over Washington.
Williamson was able to get to his spots with ease, dropping 31 points on just 14 shot attempts. Washington simply had no answer inside the paint, allowing the star forward to score at least 30 points for the fourth time in his past seven games. In eight games over the past two weeks, Williamson has averaged 25.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.1 combined steals and blocks, numbers that feel like a relatively safe floor moving forward.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Notches 15 points in loss
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Williamson amassed 15 points (7-13 FG, 1-5 FT), four rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 111-103 loss to the Lakers.
Williamson had just an average night as the Pelicans dropped to 8-30 on the season. As long as he's healthy, his fantasy managers will take the good with the bad. Over his last four games, Williamson holds averages of 22.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.8 blocks and 1.5 turnovers in 29.9 minutes per contest.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Hits for 20 points off bench
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Williamson notched 20 points (5-10 FG, 10-14 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one block in 28 minutes during Friday's 115-108 loss to Phoenix.
Williamson has been deployed off the bench as he works his way back from injury, and he's thriving in the adjusted role. Although the Pelicans have another chance against the Suns on Saturday, Williamson will likely sit out the second leg of the back-to-back for injury management. Fantasy managers who depend on Williamson's production should monitor his status as tipoff approaches.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Another strong outing off bench
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Williamson registered 26 points (9-15 FG, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 141-118 loss to Cleveland.
Williamson's 21 minutes were tied for his lowest playing time since returning from a six-game absence Dec. 14, but the seventh-year forward still managed to lead the Pelicans in scoring while coming off the bench. The 2019 No. 1 overall pick has averaged 21.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 23.4 minutes per game since returning from a right adductor strain. The Pelicans play against the Suns on back-to-back days, Friday and Saturday, so Williamson could sit for one of those contests for injury management purposes.
