Pelicans’ Injury Report
After making a strong return from a hamstring injury and scoring 22 points in 28 minutes during Tuesday’s game against Minnesota, Zion Williamson will miss Wednesday’s matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers due to return to competition reconditioning. The game tips off at 7 p.m. and will be broadcast on GCSEN (TV) and WWL (radio).
Williamson will be joined on the sidelines by teammates Brandon Ingram (left ankle sprain) and Trey Murphy (left ankle sprain). Additionally, Dejounte Murray is listed as questionable with right elbow soreness and a right shin contusion.
Trail Blazers’ Injury Report
Portland will also be missing key players, with Jerami Grant (face contusion) and Matisse Thybulle (right ankle) ruled out. Deni Avdija (right wrist sprain) and Donovan Clingan (rest) are listed as questionable for the game.
Recent Starting Lineups
Portland Trail Blazers (12-23)
Monday Loss at Detroit:
- Anfernee Simons
- Shaedon Sharpe
- Toumani Camara
- Deni Avdija
- Deandre Ayton
New Orleans Pelicans (7-30)
Tuesday Loss vs. Minnesota:
- Dejounte Murray
- CJ McCollum
- Herb Jones
- Zion Williamson
- Yves Missi
Season Series
The Pelicans and Trail Blazers have faced off three times this season, with Portland holding a 2-1 edge. The final game of the season series takes place tonight in New Orleans:
- Oct. 25: New Orleans 105, at Portland 103
- Oct. 27: at Portland 125, New Orleans 103
- Nov. 4: Portland 118, at New Orleans 100
- Jan. 8: at New Orleans, 7 p.m.
What’s Next?
Both teams will look to adjust their lineups in the absence of key players as they aim for a strong start to the new year. For New Orleans, balancing Zion Williamson’s recovery and maintaining competitive play will remain a priority moving forward.