The last time the Minnesota Timberwolves took on the New Orleans Pelicans, just two days prior, they shot themselves in the foot just one too many times on their way to a frustrating and disappointing loss.

Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum will miss the rest of the season because of injuries, the New Orleans Pelicans said Monday.

Zion Williamson’s NBA career has been a rollercoaster of dominance and disappointment, but Stephen A. Smith is tired of the excuses. The New Orleans Pelicans officially shut Williamson down for the rest of the season on Monday due to a lingering back contusion,