Is Zion Williamson playing tonight against Phoenix Suns? Latest on former NBA All-Star’s status (April 1)

Despite his previous injury, Zion Williamson is expected to take the court on Monday night against the Phoenix Suns as the New Orleans Pelicans face off against their opponents. The team has confirmed that Williamson is not listed on the injury report, indicating his good health for the game. This season, Williamson has been relatively healthy, only missing 11 games so far. In fact, he has already surpassed his previous record for most appearances in a single season, which was 61 games during the 2020-2021 season.

The Pelicans’ success this season has heavily relied on the health of their former No. 1 pick. With a record of 45-29, the sixth-best in the Western Conference, they are determined to make a comeback to the playoffs after facing heartbreak last year. Williamson’s impressive performance, averaging 22.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5.0 assists on 56//36/70 splits, has been a key factor in their potential return to the postseason.

The Latest on Zion Williamson’s Injury and Recovery

Despite only dealing with foot injuries this year, Williamson has missed 11 games as a result. However, he has managed to play in every game since his absence on Feb. 10 against the Portland Trail Blazers. Despite his absence, the Pelicans have a solid 7-4 record this season.

Zion Williamson’s Performance Against the Phoenix Suns

In seven games against the Suns, Williamson has maintained an average of 27.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists, leading his team to victory three times. Despite Williamson’s impressive 24-point performance on 64.7% shooting, the Pelicans were unable to secure a win against the Suns in their last meeting on Jan. 19, ultimately losing 123-109.

Can Zion Williamson lead the Pelicans to victory against the Suns?

To guarantee a win against the Suns and secure the season series, the Pelicans will rely on Zion Williamson to have a strong performance. With Brandon Ingram unavailable, the weight on Williamson’s shoulders will be greater. New Orleans is likely to turn to “Point Zion”to boost their offense against Phoenix and provide a strong start. This will be especially important in crucial moments, as the Suns have had difficulties in those situations.

In addition, Williamson will likely be tasked with defending Kevin Durant, which will pose a challenge. Nevertheless, his strength and physical play could disrupt KD’s performance. It is sure to be an intriguing matchup between the two dominant power forwards.

Both the Pelicans and Suns are in need of a victory in this matchup, as a top-six finish could potentially be at stake. A win for New Orleans would keep them in the running to secure the season series and potentially win a tiebreaker in the event of a tie in record at the end of regular season. On the other hand, a loss would result in the Pelicans losing the season series since the teams are only scheduled to play three times this year.

As of Monday’s game, the 45-29 Pelicans (sixth) and 44-31 Suns (eighth) are only separated by two games.