"NEW ORLEANS -- Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson was cleared to return to the court Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets. Williamson was diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain on Nov. 4 and missed eight games. During the stretch that Williamson was out, the Pelicans lost six straight games. Coach Willie Green also was fired Saturday after a 2-10 start. Williamson went into Wednesday night averaging 22.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.0 steals per game this season."
"Pelicans forward Saddiq Bey (left ankle sprain) also was available to return against Denver. Guard Jordan Poole (left quad strain) missed his eighth straight game. Point guard Dejounte Murray remains out as he continues to make his way back from a ruptured right Achilles."
Zion Williamson was cleared to return to play Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets after missing eight games with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain diagnosed on Nov. 4. The Pelicans lost six straight games during Williamson’s absence and fired coach Willie Green after a 2-10 start. Williamson entered the game averaging 22.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.0 steals per game. Saddiq Bey, recovering from a left ankle sprain, was available to return. Jordan Poole remained sidelined with a left quad strain, and Dejounte Murray continued his recovery from a ruptured right Achilles.
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