Pelicans Advance Without Zion: Setup vs. Thunder for NBA Playoffs
The New Orleans Pelicans rallied past the Sacramento Kings 105-98 in the NBA play-in tournament, despite missing Zion Williamson due to injury. The Pelicans will now face the Oklahoma City Thunder as the West's No. 8 seed.
By the Numbers- Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with 20 points, six rebounds, and six assists.
- The Pelicans went 1-2 against the Thunder in the regular season.
- The Kings finished their season after losing to the Pelicans, with their last playoff series win dating back to 2004.
The Kings' season ended in disappointment after a strong regular season performance.
State of Play- Pelicans will face the Thunder in the first round as the No. 8 seed.
- Williamson's hamstring injury leaves the Pelicans to navigate the series without him.
The Pelicans are set to play the Thunder in the first round without Zion Williamson, who is sidelined with a hamstring strain.
Bottom LineThe Pelicans overcame the absence of Zion Williamson to secure a victory against the Kings, setting up a challenging series against the Thunder in the playoffs.
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