Zion injury update: Pelicans star has hamstring issue

The 2024 postseason's first game brought its first major injury blow. With just over three minutes left in the Play-In game for the Western Conference's No. 7 seed, and with the scores tied between the Pelicans and Lakers, Zion Williamson, who had just reached 40 points, winced in pain and signaled to the bench. He then walked back to the locker room visibly upset during the next timeout.

After the game, which ended in a 110-106 loss for New Orleans, Pelicans coach Willie Green described Zion Williamson's condition as "left leg soreness." However, Shams Charania of The Athletic suggests that the issue might be related to his hamstring.

Williamson is scheduled for further tests on Wednesday to assess the severity of his injury and establish a recovery timeline. His availability for Friday's crucial match against the Kings, who recently beat the Warriors to vie for the No. 8 seed, is still uncertain.

The injury seemed to occur during the following play.



Williamson's future participation hinges on the extent of his injury.

The results of Williamson's medical imaging on Wednesday will guide the New Orleans Pelicans' strategy for the rest of the postseason. The team has a two-day break before their decisive Play-In Tournament game on Friday, April 19.

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