Is Zion Williamson playing tonight? Latest on Pelicans All-Star's availability on Wednesday (Nov. 6)
Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans will host the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Smoothie King Center on Wednesday night. The Pelicans suffered a 118-100 loss versus the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday with Williamson sidelined.
Entering Wednesday's matchup against the Cavs, Williamson is listed as a 'Game Time Decision' with hamstring soreness, an injury he has dealt with over the last several games. The two-time All-Star is at risk of missing his third straight game on Wednesday after missing the last two with the same injury, both resulting in defeat for the Pelicans.
In his last game, New Orleans mustered a 125-118 win over the Indiana Pacers in a dominant performance from Williamson. In 37 minutes, the former No. 1 pick scored 34 points on 14-of-20 shooting, grabbing six rebounds and dishing out 10 assists in the double-double effort.
The Cavaliers will present no easy task for the Pelicans as one of two remaining undefeated teams in the NBA, especially without their second-leading scorer. Williamson has been dominant in his career versus Cleveland and will look to return to the Pelicans' starting lineup on Wednesday night.
Zion Williamson stats vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Zion Williamson will face off against Cleveland for the sixth time in his career, a series he's been on the winning side of, posting a 4-1 record versus the Cavaliers. Cleveland's lone win came down the stretch of last season, despite a heroic 33-point effort from Williamson.
In five games versus the Cavaliers, Williamson has averaged 26.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists on 63.6% shooting. He has eclipsed the 30-point mark inf each of his last two matchups versus Cleveland.
How to watch Zion Williamson vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans' matchup versus the Cleveland Cavaliers is scheduled for an 8:00 p.m. ET tipoff, with coverage available on FuboTV, Gulf Coast Sports and FDSOH.
Despite going on the road, the Cavaliers enter this matchup as a heavy 7.5-point favorite over the Pelicans who could be without Williamson.