The New Orleans Pelicans will tip against the Sacramento Kings at 9:00 p.m. tonight, and they’ll be without Jonas Valanciunas.
The starting center is out with right ankle soreness. Considering he’s been playing through plenty of bumps and bruises, the decision to give the dependable big man a night off before the start of postseason action is a good call. The Pelicans should be able to beat the Kings without him, and in the process, clinch a spot in the play-in tournament.
The dominant headline on the day, though, belongs to Zion Williamson, as his stepfather, Lee Anderson, gave answers to several important questions on The Jordy Culotta Show.