Pelicans' Brandon Ingram Questionable for Upcoming Game Against Thunder Amid Knee Soreness

Despite medical imaging showing no major concerns, Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram's knee soreness threatens the team's performance in upcoming game, potentially impacting their season.

• New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, leading the team with an average of 22.5 points per game, may miss the upcoming game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to knee soreness.
• Despite Ingram's knee imaging showing no major concerns, his absence could significantly impact the Pelicans, already stretched thin as Naji Marshall and Trey Murphy are out with injuries.
• The Thunder, coming off a 124-112 home win over the Detroit Pistons, pose a challenge for Pelicans. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a key threat, averaging 26 points per game and 20.9 points per game against the Pelicans in his career, despite his 42.5% shooting rate.
• The game against the Thunder is the first of three matchups this season and the only one in Oklahoma City. It's also the sole road game in a five-game stretch for the Pelicans.
• Besides Ingram's uncertainty, the Pelicans also face injury troubles with Trey Murphy III, Naji Marshall, and Jose Alvarado out. On the Thunder's side, Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams remain out of play this season.

3 Articles

Reuters Deadspin Associated Press