2 min read • January 31, 2023
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Dynamic forward Zion Williamson remains out with a severe hamstring strain he suffered Jan. 2. After missing all of the 2021-22 season with a stress fracture in his foot, Williamson had returned to his efficient scoring ways before suffering the hamstring strain.
The Pelicans offense has been stagnant recently without his 26 points, 7 boards and 4.6 assists per game. New Orleans is 12th in scoring in the league this season, but have lost 8 straight contests and averaged 102.5 points per game during that stretch.
Lanky forward Brandon Ingram is back from his 29-game absence and should return to playing full minutes soon. He was dealing with a significant turf toe injury and the team was smart to be cautious and avoid a reaggravation.
Rookie teenager Dyson Daniel is the only other injury of note for the sea birds. The 6-foot-8 Australian suffered an ankle injury last Tuesday and head coach Willie Green said recently he will be out for “a little bit of time.”
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