Zion Williamson injury: Why the Pelicans’ star exited early during loss against Sixers?
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Zion Williamson
Zion Williamson has been a catalyst for the New Orleans Pelicans. As after missing the entire 2021-22 season, he is back in action and dominating the paint. Last season he wasn’t able to suit up for the Pelicans due to a foot injury. His lower body has always been concerning for the team. This year though Zion Williamson was in shape and getting the job done.
But unfortunately, he’s injured again. As during the recent match-up between Philadelphia 76ers and New Orleans Pelicans at Wells Fargo Center. Zion Williamson left the game early with a hamstring strain. The details regarding the injury aren’t clear yet and so is his schedule for return.
As Head Coach Willie Green giving out the only update he had about Zion’s injury said: “It was right at a pivotal moment in the game. We’ll get some imaging and look at him and hopefully, he’s OK. It was a tough loss for us.” The Pelicans first lost Williamson to an injury and then the game which was closely contested during his presence.
The Philadelphia 76ers won the game at 120-111. As Joel Embiid dropped 42 points, caught 11 boards and dished out 5 assists. He was backed up by James Harden who contributed with 27 points, 8 assists and 2 rebounds. Zion Williamson who was limited to play for only 28 minutes contributed with 26 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds.
The play that got Zion Williamson injured
Zion Williamson was injured late in the third quarter and he left the game with seconds remaining for the quarter to end. It started with him grabbing a defensive rebound and pushing the ball to attack the rim. But unfortunately, as he passed half-court he started limping and had to give the ball away to his teammate, Dyson Daniels.
After passing the ball he went to the corner and soon got out of the game. Midway through the fourth quarter the Pelicans announced he won’t return to the game because of a hamstring strain in his right leg. The Pelicans could have won it all if he wasn’t injured as he was controlling their offensive end.
Zion Williamson this season so far is averaging 26 points, 7 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.6 blocks. He is destroying all his opponents in the paint and has even been accused of playing football while others on the court are hooping. As he is using his physical strength in the best possible way.
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