New Orleans had been allowing an average of 117.45 points per game before the break, so this might be their chance for a fresh defensive start.

I know he’s excited to be back.”Williamson was tested daily during his absence and continually came back negative for COVID-19, which helped his hopes for a shorter quarantine upon his return to Disney. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because such plans have not been completed and cannot be until Williamson passes more tests now that he has returned to Disney.“The most important thing is we hope everything’s OK with him,” Pelicans forward Derrick Favors said Saturday, shortly after the NBA revealed the four-day quarantine determination.

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Enjoy the big match NBA Pelicans vs Jazz Live The time off made him doubtful to work 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. To jog your memory: the Pelicans didn't have too much trouble with the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road four months ago as they won 120-107. They and the Utah Jazz will take the court at 6:30 p.m.

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The New Orleans Pelicans, led by forward Zion Williamson, face the Utah Jazz on Thursday, July 30, 2020, (7/30/20) at HP Field House in Orlando, Florida. ET on Thursday at HP Field House. New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson shoots free throws prior to an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas.Fans can watch the event for free with a free trial of Zion Williamson will be out of quarantine by the time New Orleans plays in the first official game of the NBA restart at Walt Disney World.Whether the Pelicans will play him that night or not remains anyone’s guess.The NBA said Saturday that Williamson will have to serve a four-day quarantine for leaving the league’s Disney bubble on July 16 to tend to an urgent family matter.

The league has said quarantine for those who leave the bubble can last as much as 10 days or more if those individuals are not tested daily while they are away.The No.

It's been 144 days since they last took the court, but the New Orleans Pelicans will need to shake the rust off fast if they want to make a push for the playoffs. The Pelicans are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Jazz, according to the latest Vegas was right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 2.5-point spread, and stayed right there.CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc.

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