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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (AP) \u2014 Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has another potential injury to deal with after leaving New Orleans\u2019 game at Utah in the second quarter Saturday night.<\/p>\n

The Pelicans announced Williamson would not return due to an injury to his right ankle in a game New Orleans went on to win 115-105<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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