Three days after New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson produced a highly encouraging performance in his first game back from a two-month injury absence on Tuesday night, the 2018-19 Duke basketball forward sat out a second straight outing.

The New Orleans Pelicans suspended Zion Williamson for Friday night’s game against Philadelphia for a violation of team policies.

Zion Williamson will not play in the New Orleans Pelicans' matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night, the team announced hours before the game. Williamson has been suspended for one game for a violation of team policies.