Zion Williamson was HISTORICALLY efficient despite the Pelicans' loss. 💪 40 PTS (season-high) 💪 4 REB 💪 4 AST 💪 2 STL 💪 16-21 FGM He's the FIRST player in Pelicans history and the 11th player EVER to score 40+ PTS in under 28 MIN! pic.twitter.com/oXyRc3efqe Each team has released their injury reports for Thursday's matchup.

The New Orleans Pelicans are doubling down on injury-plagued, sixth-year pro Zion Williamson, hoping he can be a more reliable and productive centerpiece in the years to come.

The Pelicans beat the Kings on Thursday night, but had to do so without Zion Williamson, making life harder for Willie Green.

Zion Williamson's efforts could not prevent the New Orleans Pelicans from losing their tenth straight game on Wednesday night, 119-111, to the Sacramento Kings. New Orleans loses its 42nd game of the season,

The Pelicans trailed 65-63 at the break. Unlike their loss to the Kings on Saturday night, the Pelicans didn’t collapse in the third quarter. On Saturday, the Pels got outscored 45-22 in the third quarter. This time, they were outscored 27-23 and trailed just 92-86 heading into the fourth quarter.

The New Orleans Pelicans gave an update on Zion Williamson's status for Thursday night's game against the Sacramento Kings. Will he play?

Two-time NBA All-Star Zion Williamson has dominated when on the court this season, but the New Orleans Pelicans star forward has struggled to stay healthy. Williamson has already missed 36 games this season, leading to a disastrous 12-42 start for the Pelicans.

Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives to the basket Wednesday.

The New Orleans Pelicans have released the final status for forward Zion Williamson ahead of Sacramento Kings matchup