Zion Williamson is expected to return to the Pelicans’ lineup tonight against the Portland Trailblazers as both teams try to improve their playoff odds.
The New Orleans Pelicans (22-31) are coming off a win over the Indiana Pacers behind Jrue Holiday‘s 31 points and 10 assists. The Trailblazers (25-29) are also playing well, defeating the Miami Heat on Sunday behind 33 points from the red-hot Damian Lillard. The Trailblazers enter the matchup just 2.5 games behind eight seed Memphis, while the Pelicans sit tied for the 11th seed, 2.