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Zion Williamson's Injury Status for Thunder vs Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans have listed Zion Williamson on the injury report

Farbod Esnaashari

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after a call against him during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after a call against him during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images / Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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The struggling and shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans have to face off against an incredibly tough Oklahoma City Thunder team.

The Pelicans are currently on a five-game losing streak with an overall record over 3-8, which is good for the 14th seed in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder are fresh off of an impressive win against the LA Clippers and are the second-seed with an overall record of 9-2.

Unfortunately for the New Orleans Pelicans, they'll have to face off against the Thunder without their best player. New Orleans has officially listed Zion Williamson as out with a left hamstring strain.

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Williamson is expected to be out 4-6 weeks, which is devastating for the Pelicans.

Through six games this season, Zion averaged 22.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 5.3 assists on 5% shooting from the field. The numbers are actually a decrease from his career average, despite Zion being in better shape this season.

When the season began, it felt like there was a plethora of hope for the New Orleans Pelicans. The team had Zion in shape, Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum, and the new addition of Dejounte Murray. Unfrotunately, the team has become hobbled with injuries within just the first week of the season and now it's just snowballing.

The New Orleans Pelicans face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight at 4:30 p.m. EST.

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Farbod Esnaashari
FARBOD ESNAASHARI

12-year NBA veteran that's covered the league on Sports Illustrated, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and ESPN

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