Fans Wonder About Brandon Ingram’s Availability vs Thunder as Pelicans Take 4th Seed
The New Orleans Pelicans have been in excellent shape. Since early February, Zion Williamson and co.
They have had an impressive 17-6 record. Most recently, with their latest win over the Detroit Pistons and Los Angeles Clippers blowout loss For the Indiana Pacers, Willie Green’s boys managed to take the number 4 seed in the Western Conference. To maintain its position in the standings, the Louisiana team will have to be victorious against the Oklahoma City Thunder. And for the same reason, the availability of Brandon Ingram will be extremely crucial.
The New Orleans Pelicans have added several players to their latest injury report ahead of the clash against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and company. In addition to Malcolm Hill, EJ Liddell and Dereon Seabron being assigned to the G-League, Dyson Daniels and Brandon Ingram are listed as “OUT.”
Brandon Ingram hyperextended his left knee during the third quarter of the 21ststreet March clash against Orlando Magic. Since then, the striker has been absent in both games. However, the dynamic duo of Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum led NOLA to victory both times.
Brandon Ingram expected to miss two weeks
A day after the injury, the New Orleans Pelicans released the information they received from the MRI. What appeared to be a horrible injury has only been called a left bone contusion and will only be re-evaluated after 2 weeks. The Pelicans issued a statement:
The MRI results revealed a bone bruise on the left knee.
Ingram will be reevaluated in two weeks and additional updates will be provided as appropriate.
While missing at least two weeks seems like a long time at this stage of the season, the Pelicans will be pleased to know their star player avoided a major injury. Plus, if all goes as planned, BI will be back well before the 2024 postseason.
Ingram has been having a great season, averaging 20.
9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game, per game. basketball reference. With the Pels projected to enter the postseason without needing to participate in the play-in tournament, the All-Star duo of Ingram and Williamson will be the focal point during the playoffs.
