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Pelicans Key Rotation Player Listed On Play-In Tournament Injury Report

New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder injury reports for Wednesday, April 12.

Terry Kimble

Pelicans Key Rotation Player Listed On Play-In Tournament Injury Report
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NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Pelicans host the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Play-In Tournament, where the winner advances to meet the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis on Friday. New Orleans announced that Larry Nance, Jr. is questionable with ankle soreness for the game. 

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report

Questionable vs. Thunder

  1. Larry Nance, Jr.  (left ankle soreness)

Jose Alvarado is now clear for on-court activities after the team announced he's making solid progress from his right tibia injury. Alvarado last played on Feb. 27 and will not suit up against the Thunder. He will expect to resume game action for at least another week.  

Out vs. Thunder

  1. Zion Williamson (right hamstring strain)
  2. Jose Alvarado (right tibial stress reaction)
  3. E.J. Liddell (right knee ACL injury recovery)
Jose Alvarado
Mar 19, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) smiles before the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

One notable absence for the Thunder is forward Aleksej Pokusevski, who will not play because of a knee contusion. Pokusevski saw success against New Orleans this season, averaging 14 points on 52% shooting.

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report

Out vs. Pelicans

  1. Aleksej Pokusevski (left knee contusion)
  2. Kenrich Williams (left wrist surgery)
  3. Chet Holmgren (right foot surgery)

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