Zion Williamson’s profession was encapsulated by Tuesday’s play-in sport: dominant scoring minimize quick by harm.
Williamson scored his fortieth level within the first postseason sport of his younger profession. The bucket tied the Pelicans-Lakers sport 95-95, however Williamson instantly headed to the locker room with an undisclosed harm.
He completed 17-for-27 from the sphere with 40 factors, 11 rebounds and 5 assists.
With Williamson out, the Pelicans offense slowed down, and the crew missed his protection and rebounding, with Anthony Davis grabbing an important offensive rebound off a LeBron James miss with 15 seconds to go.
The Lakers held on for a 110-106 win. Subsequent, they’ll face the Denver Nuggets, whereas the Pelicans will await the winner of Kings-Warriors and, most definitely, an MRI of Zion Williamson’s leg.
