Pelicans Rule Out 8 Players Before Celtics Matchup
The New Orleans Pelicans will sideline most of their key players for Friday night's game against the Boston Celtics.
Pelicans Rule Out 8 Players Before Celtics Matchup originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Boston Celtics may not face the steepest competition when they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.
New Orleans released a lengthy injury report for Friday's game at TD Garden. Eliminated from playoff contention at 26-54, the Pelicans aren't exactly putting their best foot forward. The Pelicans ruled out Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray, Trey Murphy, Saddiq Bey, Herb Jones, Yves Missi, Bryce McGowens and Karlo Matkovic.
They initially listed Bey, Jones and Matkovic as questionable on Thursday. That means the Pelicans won't play their top-four scorers. Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen are the only active players who have started more than seven games for them this season.
Williamson had stayed healthier than usual, logging his second-highest tally in seven seasons by playing 62 games. New Orleans listed the 25-year-old on its injury report with a right knee issue and injury management, so the former No. 1 pick's season could be over.