BREAKING: Zion Williamson's Final Injury Status For Celtics-Pelicans Game
On Friday night, the New Orleans Pelicans are hosting the Boston Celtics in Louisiana.
However, they will remain without Zion Williamson for the third straight game.
Pelicans: "Willie Green says Zion (Right Foot Contusion) is OUT for tonight’s game vs the Celtics"
After missing the entire 2021-22 season, he has played in 11 games this season and is averaging 23.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest on 56.6% shooting from the field.
Ironically, the Pelicans have won three games in a row and gone 2-0 in their last two games without the former Duke star.
They are currently tied with the Memphis Grizzlies for the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 9-6 record in 15 games.
If they can remain healthy, they have a chance to be one of the top-four teams in the west.
They have been fantastic in seven games at home in Louisiana (5-2).
Playing without Williamson will be especially tough on Friday because the Celtics enter the night as the hottest team in the league.
They are in the middle of an eight-game winning streak and have a 12-3 record in their first 15 games (first seed in the Eastern Conference).
On the road, they have also been good, with a 6-2 record in eight games away from Massachusetts.
Jayson Tatum has looked sensational and will be a lock to make his fourth straight trip to the All-Star Game.
The former third-overall pick is averaging 31.1 points and 7.4 rebounds per contest.
