New Orleans Pelicans To Host Sacramento Kings Friday Night, Zion Williamson's Left Hamstring Injured

The Sacramento Kings will face the New Orleans Pelicans for the 8th seed in the Western Conference.

Apr 2, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots / Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

The New Orleans Pelicans will host the Sacramento Kings in the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament game at Smoothie King Center on Friday, Apr.19.

In a game filled with excitement and disappointment, the New Orleans Pelicans narrowly lost to the Los Angeles Lakers, 110-106. On the other hand, the Sacramento Kings soundly defeated the Warriors, 118-94, allowing them to face the Pelicans for a chance to advance into the 2024 NBA Playoffs.

Apr 2, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) dunks the / Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans will be holding its breath as forward Zion Williamson's injured left leg will be evaluated by physicians on Wednesday. He left Monday's game versus the Lakers after an uncomfortable landing while scoring his 40th point. Coach Willie Green initially told reporters it was a "left-leg soreness." Later, Shams Charania reported that Zion Williamson has a left hamstring injury.

Pelicans star Zion Williamson is believed to have suffered a left hamstring injury tonight vs. Lakers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Williamson had 40 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists before having to leave in final minutes of crunch time. Tests coming on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/3Q7ZlCBqcD

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 17, 2024

In a road game on Apr. 11, New Orleans defeated Sacramento 135-123. The Pelicans have swept the Kings in the 2023-24 season series, 5-0.