Zion Williamson Leads Pelicans Past Mavericks With 27-Point Effort

Williamson scored 27 points on 11-of-13 shooting in 28 minutes to lead the Pelicans to a 129-111 victory over the Mavericks on Monday. Entering the game averaging 22.7 points over his last 11 full games, Williamson continued his aggressive interior scoring. In his seventh season, he has played 52 games, averaging 21.5 points. The Pelicans capitalized on their roster health to secure their eighth win in 12 games, with Williamson remaining a central force in the paint.