Brandon Ingram Sidelined with Knee Injury, Pelicans' Playoff Push in Jeopardy
The New Orleans Pelicans face a critical phase in their playoff race as star forward Brandon Ingram is out for at least two weeks due to a knee injury.
- New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram suffered a knee injury during a game against the Orlando Magic, expected to be sidelined for at least two weeks.
- Ingram's injury, a bone bruise in his left knee, occurred after a collision with Orlando guard Jalen Suggs.
- The Pelicans, currently fifth in the Western Conference, face a challenging period ahead as they fight for playoff positioning.
- Trey Murphy III is likely to take Ingram's place in the starting lineup, having shown promising performance since the All-Star break.
- The team and fans are hopeful for Ingram's swift recovery, with a re-evaluation scheduled in two weeks.