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Pelicans Lose Center Yves Missi To Left Knee Injury In Loss To Jazz
New Orleans starter Yves Missi exited Friday night's game after a collision in the second quarter and was ruled out with a left knee injury.
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Collision Leads To Early Exit
Pelicans center Yves Missi suffered a left leg injury during the second quarter against the Jazz. The incident occurred with 6:30 remaining in the period when Zion Williamson drove to the basket. His shot was blocked by Jaxson Hayes, and Williamson then fell into Missi. The Pelicans big man immediately grabbed his knee and remained on the baseline in visible discomfort. He required assistance to leave the court and showed no ability to bear weight on the leg.
Coach Receives Technical Foul
New Orleans coach Jamahl Mosley entered the court to protest the lack of a call on the play. He was assessed a technical foul. On the ensuing possession, Utah's Keyonte George connected on a three-point shot. Missi was later ruled out for the remainder of the contest due to a left knee injury and is scheduled for further evaluation on Saturday.
Strong Opening Performance
Missi had posted averages of 5.7 points and 5.8 rebounds in his prior season. In the Pelicans' season-opening contest against Indiana, he recorded 13 points along with 15 rebounds, five assists and three blocks in a 123-120 defeat.
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