The New Orleans Pelicans have faced injury problems this season. Despite the numerous injury blows the team has suffered, they have managed to get by thanks to the availability of both Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson.

Unfortunately for the Pelicans, their streak of keeping Zion healthy may soon come to an end.

Zion entered today’s game against the Atlanta Hawks listed as playable. Less than three hours before the notice was announced, the Pelicans announced that Zion’s rating had been downgraded to questionable level due to strain in his right knee.

Zion averaged 21.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.2 blocks in five games this season, shooting 44% from the field. Many had stated that Zion was at his best this offseason, but his shooting has dropped significantly compared to other seasons.

Zion’s health is a very sensitive issue for Pelicans fans. Every season the team seems to be able to put together a good playoff performance, but then it seems like Zion suffers an injury. Last season, Zion played the most games he has ever played in a season with 70 games. However, they lost at the last second in the play-in tournament and the Pelicans did not qualify for the play-offs.

Against a team like the Atlanta Hawks, the Pelicans have a chance to survive without Zion Williamson tonight. But this team is already missing Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy III and CJ McCollum, so no win will be easy.

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