In their first career meeting, LeBron James had 40 points and eight rebounds over Zion Williamson as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 118-109.
Danilo Gallinari scored 29 points, Chris Paul had 14 points and 12 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat Zion Williamson's New Orleans Pelicans 123-118.
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.
Pelicans' Zion Williamson in his NBA debut scored 22 points. Spurs' LaMarcus Aldridge had 32 points, as the San Antonio held on for a 121-117 victory over New Orleans.
Pelicans basketball operations chief David Griffin says Zion Williamson is scheduled to make his regular season debut on Jan. 22 against the the San Antonio Spurs.