The Pelicans will play the Cavaliers in Cleveland, Ohio on Monday. This is the first time these two teams have met this year, and I anticipate a close game.
Latest Injury Updates for Pelicans vs. Cavaliers
- The Pels
In their previous game, the Pelicans won 116-110 over the Detroit Pistons. It was a good sign offensively, as they’ll need to keep driving to the basket if they want to keep up with the Cavaliers on the road.
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | SF | Sun, Jan 15 | Toe | Expected to be out until at least Jan 18 |
| Herbert Jones | SG | Sat, Jan 14 | Back | Game Time Decision |
| Zion Williamson | PF | Tue, Jan 3 | Hamstring | Expected to be out until at least Jan 29 |
| E.J. Liddell | SF | Sun, Aug 7 | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Apr 1 |
A hamstring injury will keep Zion Williamson out of action for several weeks. Pelican star had a hamstring MRI, and the preliminary findings are not promising.
Related: The latest injury status of Zion Williamson
Meanwhile, it has been reported by ESPN.com’s Andrew Lopez that Brandon Ingram will miss Monday’s game against the Cavaliers due toe injury.
Despite the team’s best efforts, Ingram will not be returning in time for any of the remaining games on their current five-game road trip. The journey will conclude in Cleveland on Monday. The 25-year-old looks like he will be back soon, but he won’t be ready to play against the Heat until at least Wednesday.
More: The latest injury status of Brandon Ingram for the Pelicans
- The Cavs
In their previous game, the Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves by a score of 110-102. They had trouble scoring, and they’ll need to get hot from three-point range if they want to win at home.
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Windler | SG | Sun, Jan 15 | Ankle | Game Time Decision |
| Dean Wade | PF | Thu, Jan 12 | Shoulder | Expected to be out until at least Jan 18 |
