27 December 2024

the New Orleans Pelicans It will be without Brandon Ingram When they host Sacramento Kings Thursday night at the Smoothie King Center. He was listed as out indefinitely on the Pelicans' injury report with an ankle injury.

The 2020 Most Improved Player of the Year suffered the injury on the first possession of the third quarter against the OKC Thunder on Saturday. Ingram landed on the foot of OKC defender Lou Dort while attempting a mid-range jumper and immediately 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 has suffered a major left ankle sprain and will be out indefinitely. Another major blow to the Pelicans' season,” sources told ESPN.

This seemed like the final nail in the coffin for a Pelicans team that has struggled with injuries this season. The team currently sits in last place in the Western Conference standings with a 5-20 record and has lost nine of its past ten games.

For Thursday's game, the team will also be without Zion Williamson (left hamstring strain), Jose Alvarado (left hamstring), Jordan Hawkins (back) and Karlo Matkovic (back). Javonte Green is questionable with an ankle issue.

How has Brandon Ingram performed against the Sacramento Kings in the past?

Brandon Ingram has faced the Sacramento Kings in 24 regular season games so far. He has a winning record of 15-9 and averages 19.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game.

Ingram's best game came against Sacramento during a game on April 12, 2021. The Pelicans forward led the team with 34 points, as they won the game 117-110. He also had seven assists, six rebounds, two blocks and a steal.

Ingram started 18 games this season before suffering the injury. He averaged 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists in those games.

Where and how to watch the Sacramento Kings vs. New Orleans Pelicans game?

The Sacramento Kings vs. New Orleans Pelicans game is scheduled for 8 PM EST on Thursday, December 12 at the Smoothie King Center. The game will be broadcast nationally on GCSEN and NBCSCA. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV. Both are paid services and require active subscriptions.