- PA Media: Sport
Zion Williamson unstoppable as New Orleans Pelicans overcome Philadelphia 76ers
Williamson finished with 37 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists.
- Associated Press
Williamson scores 37 points, Pelicans beat 76ers 101-94
Zion Williamson scored 14 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter and the New Orleans Pelicans held on to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 101-94 on Friday night. Williamson scored the first six points of the fourth quarter and eight of the Pelicans’ first 10, extending an eight-point lead to 86-71. Brandon Ingram added 17 points, but shot 5 of 21 in his first game back after missing five with a right foot injury.
NBA Atlantic Table
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 16 | .692 | 0.0 | |
| 35 | 17 | .673 | 1.0 | |
| 27 | 26 | .509 | 9.5 | |
| 26 | 27 | .491 | 10.5 | |
| 20 | 32 | .385 | 16.0 |
