On Tuesday evening, the New Orleans Pelicans will play the Los Angeles Lakers in California.
The Pelicans are coming off a 137-117 loss to the LA Clippers (also in Los Angeles).
They were without Zion Williamson (who left Friday’s game against the Utah Jazz with an injury).
Zion Williamson Makes Announcement Before Lakers Game
UPDATE: Zion Williamson is available.
UPDATE: Zion Williamson is officially listed as questionable.
Before the Pelicans play the Lakers, Williamson did an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews.
In the interview, he revealed that he will likely be in action on Tuesday (h/t Pelicans Film Room).
Williamson: “I expect to be back tomorrow against the Lakers.”
The Duke legend is currently averaging 21.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 58.5% from the field and 25.0% from three-point range in 45 games.
He is in his seventh year as a pro (after being selected with the first pick in the 2019 NBA Draft).
The Pelicans have had a tough season where they are the 13th seed in the Western Conference with a 19-43 record in 62 games.
They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 8-22 on the road).
Following the Lakers, the Pelicans will play their next game on Thursday night when they visit Russell Westbrook and the Sacramento Kings.
NBA Fantasy wrote on February 9, 2025: “Zion is first player in franchise history to record a 40-PT game in less than 28 minutes played 😲 He’s just the 11th player to do it across all of NBA history”
On the other side of the showdown, the Lakers come into play as the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 36-24 record in 60 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are in the middle of a two-game winning streak).
Following the Pelicans, the Lakers will play their next game on Thursday night when they visit the Denver Nuggets.
At home, they have gone 17-12 in 29 games.
UPDATE: Zion Williamson Makes Personal Announcement Before Pelicans-Lakers Game