Zion Williamson Returns to Play for Pelicans After Illness

Williamson's return comes after missing two games due to a 'bug' affecting team personnel.

Zion Williamson has been activated for Saturday night's home game against Houston after missing the previous game due to an undisclosed non-COVID illness.
Williamson is averaging 22 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists this season for the Pelicans.
The Pelicans entered Saturday with a 17-12 record after winning five of their previous six games.
Williamson has missed six games this season, sometimes as planned rest nights during back-to-back games.
His past two missed games have been due to what the Pelicans have described as a 'bug' that had affected a number of team personnel in recent weeks.