It was revealed that Zion suffered a left hamstring injury! Medical experts explain the injury in detail: if it is serious or will be absent for 3-6 weeks

On April 17, Beijing time, Shams reported that Zion suffered a left hamstring injury, and medical expert Jeffries explained Zion's injury in detail, if it is a severe second-degree strain, Zion may have to miss 3-6 weeks. With the Pelicans battling the Kings for one final playoff spot on April 20, will Zion have time to play in this pivotal game?

In this game against the Lakers, Zion was in excellent shape, scoring 40 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists, but at the end of the fourth quarter, he suddenly retired with an injury after scoring the 40th point. Zion was caught angrily throwing the towel on the floor and walking back to the locker room. After the game, Pelicans coach Willie Green said Zion is sore in his left leg and needs more tests tomorrow. The good news is that Zion didn't limp when he walked out of the arena.

Speaking about Zion's performance in the game, Willie Green said: "He adapted to the game and kept hitting the basket. He also found space, grabbed rebounds, and played fast. If we can get him to play a few more minutes, maybe we will have a chance to change the result. But there was no if, as Zion left the court, the initiative returned to the Lakers, and in the end, the Lakers defeated the Pelicans 110-106.

Medical expert Jeffries breaks down Zion's potential recovery time in detail. Jeffries said the key to Zion's hamstring injury is the severity of his injury, which will determine whether he can return. If it's just a hamstring strain, then it's a daily observation, and there is still a chance to play in the game on April 20, but if there is a strain, Zion will definitely not be able to play in that game. A 1-2 week break is required for a first-degree strain, and a 3-6 week break for a more severe second-degree strain. Jeffries also mentioned that Zion had a history of injury with a hamstring strain.

Judging from the fact that Zion can leave the court alone, there should be no possibility of a third-degree strain, but at this critical moment, as long as it is a strain, it will be difficult for Zion to play in the Pelicans' life-and-death battle.