BREAKING: Zion Williamson, Jose Alvarado, Matt Ryan Status For Kings, 11/20

The official game status of New Orleans Pelicans players ahead of hosting the Sacramento Kings on Monday, Nov. 20.

Sacramento Kings (8-4, 4th in the Western Conference) will battle the New Orleans Pelicans (6-7, 9th in the Western Conference) at 7 PM CT in the Smoothie King Center on Monday, Nov. 20.   Zion Williamson's return to the starting lineup is expected tonight with guard Jose Alvarado upgraded to questionable after months of rehabilitation from a right ankle injury.  Sharpshooter Matt Ryan landed on the Pelicans Injury Report with soreness in his right calf. 

On Saturday night, New Orleans fell to the T-Wolves, 121-120 with Zion Williamson resting on the sidelines.  

Betting Odds: Kings -1; over/under is 237.5

Nov 17, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) dribbles against Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) during the second half at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

PELICANS INJURY REPORT - 11/20/23

Today at 9:30 AM ET, the NBA reported the game status of Zion Williamson, and Jose Alvarado, and Matt Ryan for tonight's game against the Kings.

QUESTIONABLE

• Jose Alvarado (right ankle sprain)
• Matt Ryan (right calf, soreness)

OUT

• Larry Nance Jr. (right rib, fracture)
• CJ McCollum (right lung, partially collapsed)
• E.J. Liddell (assignment to G League, Birmingham)
• Trey Murphy III (left knee, partial meniscectomy)

KINGS INJURY REPORT - 11/20/23

• Trey Lyles: out (calf) 
• Alex Len: out (ankle) 
• Kevin Huerter: out (finger)

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Nov 18, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Matt Ryan (37) pauses before shooting a free throw against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

GAME INFO

• New Orleans Pelicans (6-7) vs. Sacramento Kings (7-4)
• Regular Season Game #14 | Home Game #9
• Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA
• November 20, 2023 
• 7:00 p.m. (CT)

PELICANS PROJECTED STARTING LINEUP

• G Dyson Daniels
• G Herb Jones
• F Brandon Ingram
• F Zion Williamson
• C Jonas Valanciunas

LAST 10 GAMES: 

Pelicans: 4-6, averaging 114.8 points, 43.1 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 7.6 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 47.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 118.2 points per game.

Kings: 7-3, averaging 116.0 points, 44.6 rebounds, 28.4 assists, 8.7 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 47.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.7 points.

Pelicans Fought Hard, Lost A Heartbreaker To The Timberwolves