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New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report: Zion Williamson & Co. Handed Triple Injury Boost Ahead of Clash vs. Boston Celtics (Oct. 26)
Zion Williamson, sidelined with a left foot bone bruise, misses his first game of the season as Pelicans face Celtics in New Orleans.
- On Monday, Zion Williamson was ruled out for the Pelicans' game against the Boston Celtics due to a left foot bone bruise after appearing on the injury report.
- Williamson's lengthy injury history explains why this latest issue worries the team, as he has missed a full season and played 30 or fewer games in three seasons since 2019.
- Rookie Derik Queen, coming off a 15-point, six-rebound game against the Spurs, could see increased minutes with Williamson out.
- Fans and the franchise face pressure after Williamson's early absence as Pelicans fans worry seeing him sidelined just three games into the season, with added urgency due to no 2026 first-round pick.
- Team officials expressed hope the injury proves minor and short-lived, as the Pelicans said they hope Williamson's left foot issue is not recurring following his transformed media day appearance this year.
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The New Orleans Pelicans avoided a major scare with Zion Williamson, who confirmed that the foot issue he suffered last week is not considered serious. Williamson told The Athleticâs Will Guillory that he first felt the discomfort after his put-back dunk late in the Pelicansâ win over the San Antonio Spurs on October 24. The two-time All-Star said he expects to remain day-to-day. âRight now, weâre day-to-day with it,â Williamson told G…
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