Why is Zion Williamson not playing tonight against OKC Thunder? Exploring 2x All-Star’s injury (Nov. 13) 

Zion Williamson won’t be in action when the New Orleans Pelicans travel to face the OKC Thunder in a crucial Western Conference matchup on Wednesday night. Williamson is expected to sit out an extended period with a left hamstring strain.

The already injury-laden Pelicans announced on Saturday that the two-time All-Star was dealing with a hamstring issue that would sideline him indefinitely. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Monday that Williamson is expected to be out for four to six weeks.

Zion Williamson has played six games this season, averaging 22.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.2 blocks per game. He's shooting a career-low 45.2% from the floor, including 33.3% from beyond the arc.

The former No. 1 draft pick missed the season opener with an undisclosed illness and three more games through the start of the campaign because of recurring hamstring issues. Injuries have been a major concern for Williamson, and it continues to be so this season as well.

New Orleans have been plagued with injuries to start the season. Summer acquisition Dejounte Murray suffered a hand injury in preseason and won’t return until December. CJ McCollum (right adductor strain), Herbert Jones (right shoulder strain), Jordan Hawkins (low back strain) and Jose Alvarado (left hamstring strain) are out as well.

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What is Zion Williamson’s record against OKC Thunder?

Zion Williamson has a 4-3 record against the OKC Thunder, averaging 24.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.0 assists.

His best performance against OKC came in his most recent game on March 26 when he put up 29 points, 10 rebounds and three steals in a 119-112 loss. Williamson shot 10-of-17, including 9-of-10 from the free-throw line.

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Where and how to watch New Orleans Pelicans vs OKC Thunder?

The New Orleans Pelicans vs OKC Thunder game is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. EST on Wednesday at Paycom Center. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. It will also air locally on FanDuel Sports Network - Oklahoma. Fans can live stream the game on NBA League Pass and fuboTV as well.