Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram questionable for Mavs tilt

METAIRIE, La. — New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Inexperienced says he expects Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and Herb Jones to all be listed as questionable for Tuesday’s sport towards the Dallas Mavericks.

Williamson (posterior hip contusion) and Ingram (head harm) had been unable to complete Sunday’s 122-121 additional time loss to the Utah Jazz. Jones tweaked his knee late however stayed within the sport till he fouled out with 11.5 seconds to play.

Inexperienced mentioned Monday that he was grateful that the Pelicans averted doubtlessly main accidents with all three.

“Z’s fall may’ve been a lot worse and would not appear to be it’s. Sore. Bruises. Brandon will get hit within the face. Herb’s knee,” Inexperienced mentioned. “Nothing catastrophic, however one thing we now have to observe over the subsequent few days.”

Ingram was being evaluated for concussion-like signs, however Inexperienced mentioned the ahead was not within the concussion protocol because the Pelicans proceed to observe his standing. The Pelicans had imaging carried out on Jones’ proper knee Monday morning, with Inexperienced saying all the pieces was high-quality.

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

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 was in a position to get 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 mentioned 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 move. Marshall’s handcrafted contact with Ingram, and on the following possession, the Pelicans referred to as a timeout so Ingram may examine himself out of the sport.

After being evaluated by the workforce coach, Ingram seemed to be high-quality and even advised some teammates on the bench that he was high-quality. Ingram checked again in on the 6:33 mark of the second quarter, however not even a minute later, he referred to as to the bench to take a look at. As an alternative of going to the bench, Ingram walked on to the locker room adopted by workforce personnel.

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