The New Orleans Pelicans lost two players to injury during their 122-121 overtime loss to the Utah Jazz on Sunday.
Brandon Ingram appeared to suffer a head injury in the first quarter of the game after displaying what seemed to be symptoms of concussion. The player clashed heads with teammate Naji Marshall as both players scrambled to intercept a pass.
After undergoing evaluation, Ingram insisted to the Pelicans’ medical team that he was okay to return to the game. While he made his return six minutes into the second quarter, he signaled to the bench to check out a minute later.
Zion Williamson crashed onto the floor during the fourth quarter, landing on his backside when his shot was blocked by Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson. While he attempted to remain in the game, the Pelicans decided to take him off the court six seconds later, leaving him on the bench for the remainder of the game. According to the team, Williamson had suffered a posterior hip contusion.
The Pelicans are next scheduled to face the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday before heading to the West Coast to face the Phoenix Suns on Saturday.
