With Zion Williamson sidelined by a hamstring injury, the Pelicans will need big performances from Brandon Ingram to get out of the first round, Rod Walker of the New Orleans Times Picayune opines in a subsciber-only story. Ingram had 24 points, six rebounds and six assists in New Orleans win over Sacramento on Friday. “He is a leader for us and we follow his lead,” forward … [Read more...] about Ingram Must Deliver For Pels To Advance
Pacific Notes: Leonard, George, Allen, Warriors
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue has decided on his fifth starter if Kawhi Leonard isn’t available for Sunday’s series opener against Dallas, according to Janis Carr of The Orange County Register. Lue didn’t reveal the name, but Carr speculates it will be Amir Coffey, who started 13 games this season, often as Leonard’s replacement. Leonard is still officially listed as questionable … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Leonard, George, Allen, Warriors
Injury Notes: Giannis, Butler, Bulls, Pelicans/Kings
After Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Tuesday that the Bucks are preparing to be without Giannis Antetokounmpo for the start of their first round series against Indiana, Shams Charania of The Athletic confirmed on Thursday on Stadium’s Playoff Preview show (Twitter video link) that the star forward’s status “is still in doubt” for the series. “He has been rehabbing daily with … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Giannis, Butler, Bulls, Pelicans/Kings
Poll: Who Will Win Friday’s Play-In Games?
If the Heat and Pelicans were fully healthy entering Friday’s play-in games, they’d likely be considered solid home favorites. Instead, both teams will be without their leading scorers, with Jimmy Butler sidelined for Miami due to an MCL sprain and Zion Williamson on the shelf for New Orleans as a result of a hamstring strain. The injuries to Butler and Williamson don’t … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win Friday’s Play-In Games?
Southwest Notes: Ingram, Thompson, Lively, Jackson Jr.
Brandon Ingram‘s outing against the Lakers in Tuesday’s play-in loss was just his second since returning from a bone bruise that forced him to miss 12 games. Ingram was pulled from that loss with 7:38 to go in the fourth and didn’t return, finishing with 25 minutes of game time. “I just liked the group that was on the floor at the time,” head coach Willie Green said. “B.I. is … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Ingram, Thompson, Lively, Jackson Jr.