On Friday evening, the New Orleans Pelicans will be in Boston to play the Celtics.
The Pelicans are coming off a 156-137 win over the Utah Jazz (at home).
Zion Williamson did not play in the game.
Pelicans Make Zion Williamson Announcement
GettyZion Williamson, of the New Orleans Pelicans, speaks during a media availability as part of the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah, on February 18, 2023.
For Friday’s game, the Pelicans have announced that they will remain without Williamson.
He has been ruled out on the injury report.
Underdog NBA wrote: “Zion Williamson (injury management) listed out for Friday.”
GettyZion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts as time runs out in his team’s loss to the Miami Heat at Smoothie King Center on February 11, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Williamson is averaging 21.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 60.0% from the field and 25.0% from three-point range in 62 games.
He is in the middle of his seventh year in the NBA (all with New Orleans).
Pelicans Right Now
GettyZion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans warms up prior to a game against the Phoenix Suns at Smoothie King Center on December 27, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Pelicans are currently the 11th seed in the Western Conference with a 26-54 record in 80 games.
They have won just two out of their last ten games (and are 9-30 on the road).
Following the Celtics, the Pelicans will play their final game of the 2026 season on Sunday when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center.
GettyZion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts after scoring during the second quarter of an NBA game against the Golden State Warriors at Smoothie King Center on February 24, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Pelicans last made the NBA playoffs during the 2024 season when they still had Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum on their roster.
In addition, Williamson has yet to appear in a playoff game since being selected with the first pick in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Duke.
Real App wrote (on January 14, 2026): “Zion Williamson has the 2nd most games with 25+ PTS on 75%+ FG since 2020.
Only Jokic has more.”
GettyZion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans hangs on the rim after dunking the ball against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on January 9, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Celtics Ahead Of Pelicans Clash
GettyJaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics talks with head coach Joe Mazzulla during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at TD Garden on March 08, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101.
The Celtics are the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 54-25 record in 79 games.
They are in the middle of a four-game winning streak (and 8-2 over their last ten).
On Thursday night, the Celtics will play the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan.
New Orleans Pelicans Make Zion Williamson Announcement Before Celtics Game