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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) goes to the basket ahead of Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis in the second half of an NBA basketball play-in tournament game Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in New Orleans. The Lakers won 110-106. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Zion Williamson out for playoff play-in game vs. Kings; out 2 weeks if Pelicans advance
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Tue,04/16/24-11:53PM , 199 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson has been ruled out of the New Orleans Pelicans' Western Conference play-in game against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night because of a left hamstring injury — and is expected to miss up to two weeks should New Orleans advance to the NBA playoffs.
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) goes to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball play-in tournament game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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LeBron James and the Lakers beat Pelicans in play-in, earn a playoff rematch with the Nuggets
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Tue,04/16/24-9:23PM , 187 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — LeBron James, Anthony Davis and their supporting cast have the Los Angeles Lakers looking like a tougher out in the playoffs than they appeared to be just a few weeks earlier.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Friday, April 12, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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Zion Williamson, at long last, set to suit up for the Pelicans in the NBA postseason
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Mon,04/15/24-6:05PM , 121 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It's been nearly five years since Pelicans fans packing a downtown block party erupted as New Orleans officially selected Zion Williamson first overall in the 2019 NBA Draft.

On Tuesday night, Williamson is slated to play in a postseason game for the first time since he starring for Duke in the NCAA Tournament.
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, April 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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LeBron James' triple-double lifts Lakers over Pelicans and into a play-in rematch with New Orleans
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Sun,04/14/24-5:19PM , 288 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — LeBron James closed out his 21st NBA regular season looking invigorated, formidable on both ends of the court and ready to produce in the postseason.
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