Williamson landed hard after climbing into an attempt to dive in the fourth quarter

The New Orleans Pelicans fell to the Utah Jazz 122-121 in overtime Sunday by the night, but the biggest concern raised is the situation of advanced Zion Williamson, who did not return to the game early in the fourth quarter after making a big drop in a pitching attempt. Williamson was not excluded from the game after the fall, but Pelicans coach Willie Green told reporters after the loss that All-Star's advance was diagnosed with a subsequent hip contusion.

The injury occurred early in the fourth quarter on a quick break. Williamson blocked a Jordan Clarkson jump shot and tried to stop an exit pass on the other basket. Clarkson blocked Williamson's shot from behind, and Williamson fell in court on his back. He rolled on the floor in pain for a while before he got up and tried to keep playing.

The Pelicans replaced him for Herbert Jones at the next stop, and Williamson didn't return to the game. The Pelicans did not propose a prognosis or schedule for Williamson's return, and Willie Green was not aware of his status at his post-match press conference.

Williamson's mind doesn't sound grave, but any fourth-year injury forward is cause for concern. Williamson is one of the brightest stars in the game. During his full NBA season in 2020-21, 안전카지노사이트 Williamson averaged 27 points and 7.2 rebounds, while shooting 61.1% off the ground as a dominant force in the post office.

He played 61 games this season, most of his NBA career. He played in just 24 games as a 2019-20 rookie and missed the entire last season with a foot injury. His return to a young core alongside Ingram and CJ McCollum is cause for optimism that the Pelicans may develop into a playoff candidate. Pelicans apparently hope for a quick return to action for both Williamson and Ingram after a 2-1 start.