The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the San Antonio Spurs 114-96 on Friday night behind a team-high 22 points from Zion Williamson. The two-time all-star has scored at least 22 points in five of the last six games despite being on a minute restriction.

Star Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is enjoying playing alongside Kelly Olynyk, who they aquired at the trade deadline.

Zion Williamson has struggled with injuries and his weight ever since the New Orleans Pelicans drafted him, leading to talk that the franchise should deal him. But every time he plays, he shows flashes of why he was one of the most hyped NBA prospects of all time.

The New Orleans Pelicans fell to a woeful 4-24 on the road after a 111-103 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Once again, New Orleans had a chance to steal