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Zion Williamson exits Pelicans' loss early with hamstring strain

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson exited Monday night's 120-111 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in the third quarter because of a right hamstring strain.

After gathering a defensive rebound off a shot from 76ers center Joel Embiid, Williamson tried to quickly push the ball up court, but as soon as he crossed the half-court line Williamson pulled up and dribbled to the left corner. He then handed the ball off to teammate Dyson Daniels while grabbing at his right leg.

After a missed shot, Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas fouled Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey on a fast-break layup and Williamson checked out of the game with 24.