The Pelicans are facing a rough road to the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
New Orleans has the toughest remaining strength of schedule in the league, as its last six games come against teams with winning records. The Western Conference standings will remain tight down the stretch, so a losing streak could drop the Pelicans out of Play-In Tournament range.
The return of Zion Williamson, who has been sidelined since early January because of a hamstring injury, would certainly provide a boost to New Orleans' playoff hopes. Will the All-Star forward rejoin the rotation for Thursday's matchup against Denver?
Here is everything you need to know about Pelicans vs. Nuggets, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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Is Zion Williamson playing vs. Nuggets tonight?
Williamson is listed as out on the Pelicans' official injury report with a right hamstring strain.
During the March 28 game between New Orleans and Golden State, TNT's Chris Haynes reported that the team plans to re-evaluate Williamson "at some point in the middle of next week."
.@ChrisBHaynes shares the latest update on the return of Zion Williamson pic.twitter.com/2bpO6rKGam
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) March 29, 2023
Through 29 games, Williamson is averaging 26.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.1 steals while shooting 60.8 percent from the field and 36.8 percent from the 3-point line.
What channel is Pelicans vs. Nuggets on?
- Date: Thursday, March 30
- TV channel: TNT
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Pelicans vs. Nuggets will air on TNT. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Pelicans vs. Nuggets start time
- Date: Thursday, March 30
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
Pelicans vs. Nuggets will tip off around 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 30. The game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver.
Pelicans schedule 2022-23
Here are New Orleans' next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 30 | at Nuggets | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| April 1 | vs. Clippers | 8:30 p.m. | — |
| April 4 | vs. Kings | 8 p.m. | — |
| April 5 | vs. Grizzlies | 8 p.m. | — |
| April 7 | vs. Knicks | 8 p.m. | — |
Nuggets schedule 2022-23
Here are Denver's next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 30 | vs. Pelicans | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| March 31 | at Suns | 10:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| April 2 | vs. Warriors | 8:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| April 4 | at Rockets | 8 p.m. | — |
| April 6 | at Suns | 10 p.m. | TNT |
