Overview
- New Orleans announced during the second quarter that Zion Williamson would not return due to a right ankle injury in Utah.
- Interim coach James Borrego described the issue as a tweak and said there was no immediate update on its severity.
- Williamson played 11 minutes before leaving, finishing with 4 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists.
- The Pelicans won 115-105 for their fourth straight victory, leaving Williamson’s status for the next game unresolved.
- His 35-game consecutive-appearance run dating to Dec. 11 is at risk, with the team already missing Trey Murphy, Yves Missi and Dejounte Murray.