The Pelicans lost to the Magic in the warm-up match, but Zion Williamson, who had been injured for 281 days, made a surprise return.AFP
In the pre-season warm-up match, the Magic defeated the Pelicans 122-105 away from home. Zion Williamson returned for 15 minutes and made 4 of 8 shots, scoring 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
In the first warm-up match, the Pelicans unexpectedly sent out their main starting lineup. Among them, Zion Williamson’s return as scheduled was the most surprising. Last season, he only played 29 games and was on the reimbursement list again. He appeared in the pre-season training camp at the end of September and has recovered from his injuries. The Pelicans management released a positive signal, that is, he spent more time on the training field this summer than in any previous offseason.
Obviously, being absent from actual combat for a long time has still made Zion Williamson’s condition a bit rusty. He failed to succeed in two strong attacks. Judging from his energy in grabbing rebounds and physical confrontation, his body has basically recovered. With 1 minute and 45 seconds left in the first quarter, he received a pass from his teammate, jumped high and completed a two-handed dunk, 2+1. He also used this powerful finish to announce his return.
After experiencing many twists and turns, Zion Williamson appears to be calmer and calmer this time. He deliberately protects his body and has improved to a certain extent in skills such as passing and free throws.
After the game, Pelicans star CJ McCollum said about Zion Williamson’s performance, “He looks in good shape. He is unstoppable. He will find the answer, and he will succeed.”
Last season, when Zion Williamson was healthy, the Pelicans squeezed into the first place in the Western Conference, and even ranked first in the Western Conference. Now, with his return and regaining his form and confidence, perhaps the Pelicans have regained hope.
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2023-10-11 03:57:52
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