Brandon Ingram in concussion protocol; Zion Williamson questionable

METAIRIE, La. — New Orleans Pelicans ahead Brandon Ingram is within the NBA’s concussion protocol after colliding with a teammate in Sunday’s 122-121 time beyond regulation loss to the Utah Jazz, the group introduced on Monday.

Coach Willie Inexperienced stated he expects Zion Williamson and Herb Jones, who additionally suffered accidents in Sunday’s sport, to each be listed as questionable for Tuesday’s sport towards the Dallas Mavericks.

There is no such thing as a timetable for Ingram’s return; he must clear a collection of steps to make sure he’s symptom-free earlier than resuming basketball actions.

Williamson didn’t end Sunday’s sport with what the group referred to as a posterior hip contusion whereas Jones tweaked his knee late however stayed within the sport till he fouled out with 11.5 seconds to play.

Inexperienced stated Monday that he was grateful that the Pelicans averted probably main accidents with all three.

“Z’s fall might’ve been a lot worse and does not look like it’s. Sore. Bruises. Brandon will get hit within the face. Herb’s knee,” Inexperienced stated. “Nothing catastrophic, however one thing now we have to watch over the following few days.”

Inexperienced initially instructed reporters that Ingram was not within the concussion protocol however the Pelicans up to date the ahead’s standing later within the day.

The Pelicans had imaging finished on Jones’ proper knee Monday morning, with Inexperienced saying every part was advantageous.

“We’ll see how they really feel as soon as we undergo shootaround and go from there,” Inexperienced stated.

Williamson took a tough fall with 8:07 left within the fourth quarter when his dunk try was blocked by Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson. Williamson, who had simply blocked Clarkson’s shot on the opposite finish, thought he had a breakaway slam and cocked again the ball along with his left hand. Clarkson acquired his hand on the ball, and Williamson took a fall, touchdown on his bottom.

He initially tried to remain within the sport, however one possession later, Williamson was taken out however stayed on the bench. Inexperienced stated after the sport that Williamson was unable to return due to the harm.

Within the first quarter, Ingram collided with teammate Naji Marshall as the 2 went as much as try to steal a go. Marshall’s handcrafted contact with Ingram, and on the following possession, the Pelicans referred to as a timeout so Ingram might examine himself out of the sport.

After being evaluated by the group coach, Ingram seemed to be advantageous and even instructed some teammates on the bench that he was advantageous. Ingram checked again in at 6:33 of the second quarter, however not even a minute later, he referred to as to the bench to take a look at. As a substitute of going to the bench, Ingram walked on to the locker room adopted by group personnel.

After enjoying the Mavericks on Tuesday, the Pelicans head west for a three-game street journey towards the Phoenix Suns, LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers.