The New Orleans Pelicans take on their long-lost cousins from Charlotte Friday night at the Smoothie King Center.
It wouldn’t be a Pelicans preview unless we had to discuss a couple of injuries during an important time of the season. Brandon Ingram has sat out the last two games with hamstring soreness and is scheduled to be reevaluated in around a week’s time. CJ McCollum will miss at least a few games after being placed into health and safety protocols. Pray for no symptoms and two negative tests so that he isn’t sidelined for longer.
Meanwhile, back in New Orleans after rehab work in Portland, Zion Williamson’s appearance on the floor for the rest of this season seems possible.