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Zion Williamson scores 29 and the Pelicans end a 9-game skid with a 143-130 win over the Bulls

The New Orleans Pelicans have ended a nine-game skid and won for the first time under interim coach James Borrego

NOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Draft guru says the quiet part out loud about Derik Queen's fit next to Zion The New Orleans Pelicans have a Zion Williamson problem, and the rest of the NBA is starting to notice.

NOVEMBER 24 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Available for Monday Williamson (hamstring) is available for Monday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Williamson missed the second half of a back-to-back set Saturday as he continues to manage a hamstring issue, but he will play Monday. Williamson has played in just two games since returning from an eight-game absence due to the hamstring injury, and he averaged 18.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals in 29.5 minutes per game in those two appearances.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Porzingis scores 29 as Hawks win 115-98 to hand Pelicans their 9th straight loss

Kristaps Porzingis scored 29 points and Vit Krejci added 21 off the bench on seven 3-pointers to propel the Atlanta Hawks to a 115-98 victory over the skidding New Orleans Pelicans

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Won't play Saturday Williamson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Williamson has played in each of the Pelicans' last two games, but he'll be held out of the second leg of the team's back-to-back set Saturday while managing a lingering left hamstring injury. Over his last two games, the 2019 No. 1 overall pick averaged 18.0 points on 59.1 percent shooting, 4.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals over 29.5 minutes per contest. With Williamson sidelined, Yves Missi and Saddiq Bey are the top candidates to enter the Pelicans' starting lineup for Saturday's contest. Williamson's next opportunity to play is Monday against the Bulls.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in loss Friday Williamson (hamstring) chipped in 22 points (7-9 FG, 8-11 FT), three rebounds, two assists and three steals in 30 minutes during Friday's 118-115 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Hamstring was one of four players who scored at least 20 points for the Pelicans. Given that Saturday's game represents the second leg of a back-to-back set, he's a candidate to sit out the matchup against Atlanta, particularly since the Pelicans are being extremely cautious with his hamstring and want to avoid having him sidelined for a prolonged stretch. Williamson is averaging 18.7 points per game in three appearances in November and has played back-to-back games since missing eight contests in a row between Nov. 4 and Nov. 17.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

"Seen Y'all Kon Knueppel Tweets and Locked In": NBA Fans Hyped as Cooper Flagg Has Insane Breakout Game vs Zion Williamson's Pelicans Cooper Flagg led the Dallas Mavericks to a 118-115 win against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. The No.

NOVEMBER 22 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Flagg scores 29 points, Marshall hits late 3 to lead Mavericks past Pelicans, 118-115

Cooper Flagg scored a career-high 29 points, Naji Marshall hit the go-ahead 3-pointer against his former team with 30.7 seconds left and the Dallas Mavericks beat the New Orleans P...

NOVEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Is Zion Williamson playing tonight vs. Cooper Flagg, Mavericks? | Sporting News Two former Blue Devils will go head-to-head.

NOVEMBER 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dunk Score: Breaking down top slams from first month Shaedon Sharpe, Zion Williamson and Onyeka Okongwu lead in Dunk Score as we review the jams with the best scores so far.

NOVEMBER 21 • NBA.COM

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Update: Latest on Zion Williamson's Status as 5 Players Ruled Out vs. Mavericks (Nov. 21) The New Orleans Pelicans will square off against the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA Cup game on Friday.

NOVEMBER 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"I don't know if I can trust these two" – Reggie Miller questions whether Zion Williamson and Ja Morant can be reliable franchise cornerstones Reggie Miller explains why building around Zion Williamson or Ja Morant is too big of a gamble for any GM.

NOVEMBER 20 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Scores 14 points in return Williamson (hamstring) finished Wednesday's 125-118 loss to the Nuggets with 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block across 29 minutes.

Impact Williamson returned to the floor following an eight-game absence due to a strained left hamstring. The star big man was one of four Pelicans players to score in double figures, though he put up fewer than 14 field-goal attempts for the second time in six regular-season appearances. The sixth-year pro also led the Pelicans in assists and has dished out at least five dimes in four games so far this season.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic's triple-double and Watson's career-high 32 points push the Nuggets past the Pelicans, 125-118

Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 125-118

NOVEMBER 20 • Associated Press

NBA Analyst Claims Zion Williamson "Completely F**ked" Pelicans Organization and Culture Zion Williamson has only played five games this season despite getting into the best shape of his NBA career this past summer.

NOVEMBER 20 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Zion Williamson scores 14 in his return from injury in the Pelicans' 125-118 loss to Denver

Zion Williamson returned to the New Orleans Pelicans' lineup on Wednesday night, scoring 14 points in 125-118 loss to the Denver Nuggets

NOVEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Available to play Williamson (hamstring) will be available to play Wednesday against the Nuggets.

Impact This will be Williamson's first game since Nov. 2, so he'll likely have some minutes restrictions in his first game back from an eight-game absence. Yves Missi will likely return to the second unit with Williamson active and Derik Queen's usage will dip.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Kendrick Perkins rips Zion Williamson, calls him a 'culture killer' | Sporting News Perkins didn't hold back on the Pelicans star.

NOVEMBER 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Is Zion Williamson Playing Tonight Against Denver Nuggets? Major Injury Update for Clash Against Nikola Jokic (Nov. 19) New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is questionable to play against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. He has missed the last eigh...

NOVEMBER 19 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Listed questionable vs. Denver Williamson (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Denver.

Impact Williamson is looking to end an eight-game absence with strained hamstring. If the star forward is ready to rejoin the fold, fewer minutes will be available for Herbert Jones and Derik Queen in the frontcourt.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans plays Denver on 4-game home slide

New Orleans looks to break its 4-game home skid with a victory against Denver

NOVEMBER 18 • Associated Press