Already diminished against the Mavericks, the Pelicans could be even more tonight for the reunion with the Suns. According to the latest bulletin from the medical staff, five players are uncertain, and one is forfeited.
Absent is Brandon Ingram, blocked by concussion protocol. According to the staff, he will miss at least the next three matches, all away.
“He has only just started the protocol stages, and he is trying to train” comments Willie Green, the coach of New Orleans. “But he’s not fit enough to train and do his things like that. He is better, but not enough to train and travel with us. »
Are uncertain for the meeting tonight, Zion Williamson and Herb Jones, already absent against Dallas, but also CJ McCollum, Jose Alvarado and Dyson Daniels. In the worst case, the Pelicans could be deprived of four starters.
The good news is that Williamson is doing better after his big crash. “I feel better, but it was a big crash. I’ve had some crashes, but this one… But I feel better, day after day. We’ll talk to the team about what’s next. »
Like Williamson, Herb Jones suffered a bad fall against the Jazz, and it was his knee that took a toll. The ligaments are intact but the Pelicans defender was very scared.
“I wanted to worry about it after the match. I didn’t want to let my brothers down.” he says. “If I’m able to get up and walk, then I’m playing. I did a few back and forths and it was fine. But I also knew that after the match, it was going to hurt me. »
According to the staff, Jones is suffering from a hyperextended right knee, and he will test on Friday morning during the shootaround.
