X-rays negative for Pelicans F Zion Williams (finger)
Apr 3, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) looks on against the Orlando Magic during the first half at Smoothie King Center. credits: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is day-to-day with an injury to his left middle finger.
Coach Willie Green confirmed on Thursday that the forward's X-rays and scans came back clean.
Williamson, 23, was unavailable for the closing minutes in Wednesday's 117-108 loss to the Orlando Magic.
The 2019 No. 1 overall pick is averaging 22.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.0 assists in 65 games (all starts).
The Pelicans (45-31) entered Thursday as the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference with six games remaining.
New Orleans returns to action Friday night against the visiting San Antonio Spurs.
—Field Level Media
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