Slowly, the Pelicans are climbing back up the slope. After recovering CJ McCollum Then Dejounte Murray and finally Jose Alvarado for two matches to revitalize the external sector, it is Zion Williamson who will be the next to leave the infirmary, where Brandon Ingram And Trey Murphy are still blocked.
During his press briefing before the Minnesota reception this evening, Willie Green gave good news about his strong winger. Affected by his hamstring for more than two months, Zion Williamson has returned to training well and even participated in a five-on-five session without restrictions. And now, the franchise announces that he will be able to play this evening, against the Wolves!
“His progress is very good. He's getting better and better. There's a chance he could play this week. We'll see “, he confided. “ We played a bit of five-on-five and he fully participated in the session.”
While waiting for Brandon Ingram and Trey Murphy III…
This is even more good news for the Pelicans who have also found a little good humor on a daily basis after ending their series of eleven losses.
“It's great, it boosts morale, and it helps to reinforce all the game concepts that we're trying to put in place. The team felt like it was playing well, but the results weren't keeping up. To take these two victories against Washington, it solidifies everything and the fact that we are moving in the right direction,” added Willie Green.
It remains to be seen when Willie Green will finally be able to have his full group. The condition of Brandon Ingram's ankle will be re-evaluated by the weekend.
The case of Trey Murphy III, also valuable in the New Orleans system, is also worth following, the player having twisted the same ankle twice in a row less than two weeks apart.
“Trey Murphy III wasn't able to do anything. This is clearly a cause for concern. We'll be able to tell you a little more soon, but for now, we're taking it day by day.”concluded the coach.
| Zion Williamson | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2019-20 | NOP | 24 | 28 | 58.3 | 42.9 | 64.0 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 6.2 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 22.5 |
| 2020-21 | NOP | 61 | 33 | 61.1 | 29.4 | 69.8 | 2.7 | 4.5 | 7.2 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 27.0 |
| 2022-23 | NOP | 29 | 33 | 60.8 | 36.8 | 71.4 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 7.0 | 4.6 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 26.0 |
| 2023-24 | NOP | 70 | 32 | 57.0 | 33.3 | 70.2 | 1.7 | 4.1 | 5.8 | 5.0 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 22.9 |
| 2024-25 | NOP | 6 | 31 | 45.2 | 33.3 | 66.7 | 2.7 | 5.3 | 8.0 | 5.3 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 22.7 |
| Total | 190 | 32 | 58.7 | 34.1 | 69.4 | 2.2 | 4.3 | 6.6 | 4.2 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 24.6 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
