The New Orleans Pelicans will be without Brandon Ingram when hosted Sacramento Kings Thursday night at the Smoothie King Center. He is out indefinitely on the Pelicans' injury report with an ankle injury.
The 2020 Most Improved Player suffered the injury on the first possession of the third quarter against the OKC Thunder on Saturday. As Ingram attempted a mid-range jumper, he landed on OKC linebacker Lou Dort's leg and promptly fell to the court. He did not return to the game, and ESPN's Shams Charania later confirmed what many had feared:
New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram suffered a significant lower left ankle sprain and is out indefinitely, sources told ESPN. Another significant injury blow to the Pelicans' season.”
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It appeared to be the final nail in the coffin for a Pelicans team that has been devastated by injuries this season. They are currently in last place in the Western Conference standings with a 5-20 record and have lost nine of their last 10 games.
The team will also be without Zion Williamson (left hamstring strain), Jose Alvarado (hamstring), Jordan Hawkins (back) and Karlo Matkovic (back) for Thursday's game. Javonte Green is questionable with an ankle problem.
How has Brandon Ingram been against the Sacramento Kings in the past?
Brandon Ingram has played 24 regular season games against the Sacramento Kings so far. He has a 15-9 record and is averaging 19.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game.
Ingram's best performance against Sacramento came on April 12, 2021. The Pelicans' forward led the team with 34 points in a 117-110 victory. He also had seven assists, six rebounds, two blocks and one steal.
Ingram has played 18 games this season after being injured. He averaged 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists in these games.
Where and how to watch Sacramento Kings – New Orleans Pelicans?
The Sacramento Kings vs. New Orleans Pelicans game is scheduled for Thursday, December 12th at 8:00 PM EST at the Smoothie King Center. The game will be broadcast locally on GCSEN and NBCSCA. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV. Both are paid services and require an active subscription.
Edited by Nagpaltusharn2