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Pelicans deal another major blow to Lakers' play-in hopes

  LOS ANGELES — CJ McCollum scored 32 points, Brandon Ingram added 29 against his former team and the New Orleans Pelicans spoiled Anthony Davis' return from injury with another fourth-quarter rally in a 114-111 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night (Saturday, Manila time). Jonas Valanciunas had 17 points and 12 rebounds for the ninth-place Pelicans, who won for the sixth time in eight games while dealing the second major blow in five days to the Lakers' hopes of squeaking into the play-in tournament. New Orleans beat Los Angeles 116-108 at home last weekend after rallying from a 23-point deficit, and the Pelicans swept the season series with this comeback on the road. LeBron James missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer and scored just two of his 38 points in the fourth quarter for the Lakers (31-46), who have lost five straight and 15 of 19 to fall one game behind 10th-place San Antonio (32-45), which holds the tiebreaker. Davis had 23 points, 12 rebounds and six assis...
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NBA Preview: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers Predictions & Preview

  After blowing a 23-point lead to the New Orleans Pelicans recently, the LA Lakers now have a chance to get their revenge at home. They may also have extra firepower this time around, with it looking like LeBron James and Anthony Davis are coming back. Catch this game live on April 2, at 10:30 AM, Manila time. Away: New Orleans Pelicans (33-43, 15-22 Away) Projected Starting Five: PG: CJ McCollum SG: Herbert Jones SF: Brandon Ingram PF: Jaxson Hayes C: Jonas Valanciunas The Pelicans are working their hardest to stay in the play-ins, and after a recent four-game losing streak have responded by going 6-3 to push themselves to the ninth seed. One of those victories was against the Lakers, which gave them a crucial season series tiebreaker. They’ve been revitalized by the CJ McCollum trade, and he averaged 24.8 points in March.  Brandon Ingram has played well since his return, averaging 29.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 6.4 assists in five appearances last month, while Jonas Valanciu...
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Zion Williamson posts Instagram video of monster between-the-legs dunk while recovering from foot injury

  Zion Williamson's status has been one of the great mysteries of the 2021-22 season. When he was initially diagnosed with a fractured foot, he was expected to be available in time for the beginning of the season. And then he wasn't. The New Orleans Pelicans offered only vague and inconsistent updates. Williamson himself never spoke. And now, with the season coming to an end, it appears as though Williamson won't be returning to the floor at all. After missing most of his rookie year, his third season is on track to come and go without a minute of game time as well.  Where that leaves Williamson moving forward, we can't say, but for the first time in months, the Pelicans forward gave fans a morsel of optimism. On his Instagram story, he posted this video of him doing a monster between-the-legs dunk. Zion Williamson just posted this to his IG story:  (And if you’re wondering if it’s recent, he’s wearing his new Zion 2 shoe in it) As Andrew Lopez of ESPN notes, the video ...
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Zion Williamson injury update: Pelicans star participates in light shooting drills at practice

  It appears as though Zion Williamson is inching closer to a return to game action for the New Orleans Pelicans. Williamson has yet to play in a game for the Pelicans this season after undergoing foot surgery over the offseason, but after rehabbing away from the team for an extended period of time, Williamson recently returned to New Orleans. On Friday, he was at practice and participated in some light shooting drills with assistant coach Teresa Weatherspoon.  Earlier this month, Williamson was cleared to progress in basketball activities. The Pelicans released the following statement regarding the positive progress that he has made with his rehab:  "Recent imaging showed improved bone healing of the fifth metatarsal in Zion Williamson's right foot. He will gradually progress to full weight-bearing exercise and basketball activities. He remains out indefinitely. Although Williamson is still out indefinitely, it's a step forward that his foot is healing properly and that ...
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With Brandon Ingram out 7-10 days with hamstring strain, how can Pelicans stay afloat?

  The New Orleans Pelicans are 2-14 this season without Brandon Ingram in the lineup, and they will likely be without him for their next four games. Ingram has a mild right hamstring strain and will be reevaluated in 7-10 days, the team announced on Wednesday. The Pelicans had won four straight games, including a 124-90 rout against the Utah Jazz, before an overtime loss in Denver on Sunday. Ingram scored 38 points on 12-for-24 shooting in that game, with nine assists, but has been out of the lineup since then. After a back-to-back in Memphis and at home against the Orlando Magic, they are 27-39, 10th in the West and 1.5 games behind the ninth-place Los Angeles Lakers.  Ingram's scoring numbers don't look all that different than they did in his first two years in New Orleans (and his 3-point percentage has dipped), but he is having his best all-around season as a pro. Without Zion Williamson, Ingram has had to assume more playmaking responsibility, and he's averaging a care...
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Zion Williamson injury update: Pelicans star returning to New Orleans for basketball activities, per report

  It appears as though Zion Williamson is inching closer to a return to game action for the New Orleans Pelicans. Williamson has yet to play in a game for the Pelicans this season after undergoing foot surgery over the offseason, but after rehabbing away from the team for an extended period of time, Williamson is returning to New Orleans, as he has been cleared to progress in basketball activities, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. This news comes just days after the Pelicans released the following statement regarding the positive progress that Williamson has made with his rehab:  "Recent imaging showed improved bone healing of the fifth metatarsal in Zion Williamson's right foot. He will gradually progress to full weight-bearing exercise and basketball activities. He remains out indefinitely. Although Williamson is still out indefinitely, it's a step forward that his foot is healing properly and that he's been cleared for more on-court activities, especiall...
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Zion Williamson injury update: Pelicans star showing improved healing in right foot, still out indefinitely

  The New Orleans Pelicans have certainly turned a corner the past few weeks, going 6-4 over their last 10 games and are just two games behind the Los Angeles Lakers for the ninth spot in the Western Conference. Acquiring CJ McCollum prior to the trade deadline has added another layer to New Orleans' offense, while giving the Pelicans another scorer to add alongside Brandon Ingram.  Yet while the Pelicans are experiencing a bit of success as of late, they're doing so without franchise star Zion Williamson, who has yet to play a game for the team this season. Williamson is still recovering from foot surgery he had in the offseason, and has been rehabbing away from the team since January. He's suffered several setbacks in his recovery journey, which has pushed his return date back several times, but the Pelicans recently announced that Williamson is showing positive progress in his right foot. Per the Pelicans:  "Recent imaging showed improved bone healing of the fifth m...
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Report: Zion Williamson may need 2nd surgery on injured foot

  Zion Williamson was supposed to be ready to return from an injured foot to start the NBA season. Now, after a series of delays, he may need a second surgery. That's according to Christian Clark of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, who reported on Wednesday that lingering soreness continues to plague the Pelicans forward. Per the report: "Williamson was supposed to return to practice in December, but he began experiencing soreness in his right foot. That month, he flew to Los Angeles to have an injection to promote healing. It is possible he will need a second surgery on his right foot, sources said, but nothing has been decided." The news continues to cast doubt on Williamson's ability to play at all this season and raise concern about the long-term impact of a foot injury for a player listed at 284 pounds and reportedly tipping the scales at well over 300 this season. Zion's repeated setbacks General manager David Griffin broke the news of Williamson's injury...
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Zion Williamson posts Instagram video of monster between-the-legs dunk while recovering from foot injury

  Zion Williamson's status has been one of the great mysteries of the 2021-22 season. When he was initially diagnosed with a fractured foot, he was expected to be available in time for the beginning of the season. And then he wasn't. The New Orleans Pelicans offered only vague and inconsistent updates. Williamson himself never spoke. And now, with the season coming to an end, it appears as though Williamson won't be returning to the floor at all. After missing most of his rookie year, his third season is on track to come and go without a minute of game time as well.  Where that leaves Williamson moving forward, we can't say, but for the first time in months, the Pelicans forward gave fans a morsel of optimism. On his Instagram story, he posted this video of him doing a monster between-the-legs dunk. Zion Williamson just posted this to his IG story:  (And if you’re wondering if it’s recent, he’s wearing his new Zion 2 shoe in it) As Andrew Lopez of ESPN notes, the video ...
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Dennis Rodman Once Said He, Michael Jordan, And Scottie Pippen Could Lock Up LeBron James: "LeBron Is So Easy To Play. He’s So F**king Easy To Play. He Doesn’t Have Any Moves."

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