Pelicans' Zion Williamson ruled out for rest against Portland a night after his return from injury

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Pelicans' Zion Williamson ruled out for rest against Portland a night after his return from injury
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been ruled out for their game against the Portland Trail Blazers as he continues his comeback from a left hamstring strain. Williamson returned on Tuesday night following a 27-game absence and scored 22 points in a little less than 28 minutes in a 104-97 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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