Zion Williamson had 21 points and 11 rebounds in 27 minutes, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Boston Celtics 123-108, first victory since the rookie star joined the lineup.
Lonzo Ball highlighted a season-high 27-point performance with a career-high seven 3-pointers, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the under-manned Houston Rockets 127-112.
Brandon Ingram scored 31 points, Derrick Favors grabbed 13 rebounds and New Orleans Pelicans surprised Denver 112-100 to halt the Nuggets' seven-game winning streak.
Harrell showed again that he shouldn’t be overlooked. The Clippers' five-year forward tied a career high with 34 points as the Clippers beat the Pelican 134-109.
Fred VanVleet scored a career-high 34 points, and Pascal Siakam with 34 points. The defending champion Raptors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 130-122 in overtime.
Zion Williamson will miss the start of the season with the New Orleans Pelicans had right knee surgery, sidelining the hyped rookie for nearly two months.
Zion Williamson was the No. 1 pick of the New Orleans Pelicans — a surprise to nobody who watched basketball this past season. But he couldn't hide his emotions.
The NBA draft is all about Zion Williamson. The draft begins Thursday night with the Duke freshman projected to go first overall to the New Orleans Pelicans.
New Orleans Pelicans basketball operations chief David Griffin says the club is exercising its option to extend coach Alvin Gentry's contract through the 2020-21 season.