Overview
- The Pelicans announced during the game in Salt Lake City that Williamson sustained a right ankle injury and would not return.
- Williamson logged 11 minutes before exiting, finishing with four points, one rebound and two assists on 1-of-2 shooting.
- The team has not disclosed the severity of the injury or a return timetable pending further evaluation.
- Saturday marked his 35th straight appearance, the longest healthy run of his career, with New Orleans scheduled to face the Clippers the next day.
- He entered the night averaging 21.9 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists this season, with coverage noting a career marked by prior foot, knee, hamstring and hip injuries and a Pelicans team showing recent improvement at 5–2 over its last seven.