Zion Williamson (illness) from Pelicans, Brandon Ingram (toe) from vs. Spurs
Zion Williamson (illness) from Pelicans, Brandon Ingram (toe) from vs. Spurs
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New Orleans Pelicans forwards Zion Williamson (health and safety logs) and Brandon Ingram (toe) are absent from Thursday night’s home game against the San Antonio Spurs.
Other players listed on New Orleans’ injury report are Larry Nance Jr. (Achilles) and EJ Liddell (knee). Both Ingram and Liddell are staying out indefinitely. And Nance Jr. is listed as questionable.
According to some NBA betting sites, the Pelicans have the ninth best odds to win the championship in 2023. Check out which sportsbooks are showing the higher odds for the Los Angeles Clippers and the Phoenix Suns.
Zion Williamson (Health and Safety Protocols) and Brandon Ingram (Toe) are OUT for Thursday’s game against Spurs #pelicans
— Erin Summers (@ErinESummers) December 21, 2022
This is Williamson’s sixth missed game this season. In 25 starts, the third-year player is averaging 25.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.2 steals per game. He also shoots 60.3% from the field and 33.3% from behind the bow.
Of course, Brandon Ingram should return for this clash against San Antonio. However, he is now expected to return for next Monday’s game against the Indiana Pacers.
“He’s getting better and better. The process was a little slower than expected,” Pelicans coach Willie Green said of Ingram’s injury.
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (ill) and Brandon Ingram (toe) against Spurs on Thursday
Ingram has missed 15 games this season. Before his injury, the wing was averaging 20.8 points, 5.1 boards and 4.7 assists per contest. He also shot 47.2% from the floor and a career-best 46.7% from 3-point range.
Additionally, the Pelicans enter this matchup with a four-game sled. Their 121-100 loss to the Utah Jazz last Tuesday ended the team’s seven-game winning streak.
Spurs injury report – 12/22/22 in New Orleans, per @SpursPR
Keldon is doubtful
Jacob and Romeo Langford are likely #porvida pic.twitter.com/ahvBDyQ32x
— Carolina Teague (@carolinateague_) December 21, 2022
Meanwhile, the Spurs have listed three players as likely: Josh Richardson (personal), Jakob Poeltl (knee) and Romeo Langford (elbow). Keldon Johnson was downgraded to doubtful with a hamstring injury. San Antonio is 4-2 in its last six games.
For notable betting trends, the Spurs are 1-4 in their last five matchups against New Orleans. They are also 2-16 in their last 18 contests against Western Conference opponents. As for the Pelicans, they are 7-1 in their last eight home games. However, New Orleans is 2-5 in the last seven games played on a Thursday.
Sports betting shows the Pelicans as 8.5-point favorites over the Spurs. According to ESPN’s Basketball Power Index, New Orleans has a 78.8% chance of defeating San Antonio.
