Zion Williamson's injury dampens his otherwise dominant postseason debut for the Pelicans
Zion Williamson’s 40-point, 11-rebound showing in his NBA postseason debut ended in a worrisome way for the New Orleans Pelicans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson had New Orleans fans roaring and out of their seats as he burst down the lane on the dribble, finishing a game-tying layup over Lakers star Anthony Davis.
Moments later, the Pelicans star forward was throwing a towel to the floor in disgust as he disappeared down a tunnel leading to the locker room.
Williamson's highlight-filled, 40-point, 11-rebound showing in his postseason debut ended in a worrisome way for him and New Orleans on Tuesday night. He missed the final three minutes of a 110-106 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference play-in tournament because of a left leg injury.
“This is an unfortunate situation,” Pelicans guard CJ McCollum said. “He was having a great game. We're getting down the stretch of a highly important game where he's dominating and leaving his imprint in all phases. And he ends up having to leave the game early.
