Zion Williamson Impresses NBA Fans Despite Pelicans' Loss to Warriors with Curry Out

Zion Williamson Impresses NBA Fans Despite Pelicans’ Loss to Warriors with Curry Out

Posted by Admin October 30, 2024 NBA

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Zion Williamson went off on Tuesday night, though it wasn’t enough to best the shorthanded Golden State Warriors.

The Dubs, despite being without the injured trio of Stephen Curry, De’Anthony Melton and Andrew Wiggins—and despite Williamson’s 31 points, eight rebounds, three assists and one block—beat the New Orleans Pelicans, 124-106

Williamson was truly the main event, showcasing his usual blend of power, explosiveness and touch.

NBA @NBA

Zion tough-angled bucket for 19 to lead all scorers 🔥
Pelicans lead 51-47 at the break on TNT. pic.twitter.com/08MSgPFJ7j

And social media gave him his flowers despite the loss:

Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA

Draymond Green is one of the best ever at taking away the primary thing an opponent wants to do, so it’s notable that Zion has been able to get to his left hand at will against him tonight.

Kevo @Paid_Kevo

BI & Zion both got 30 n they losing wtf lol

Curry 🥇 @currysaura

Zion and ingram carrying the pels rn

Radio Raheem @0R_Green3

Man New Orleans needs some dam help, Zion is a cold player but he not taking this team to any type of championship

Taydoe Lotto..🧩 @1taydoe

Ingram and Zion doing all they can!!!

Grandson of the Wind Stan Account @AndyKHLiu

Zion destroying Draymond lmaooo I know he not tryna go 110% to guard dude in an early season October game 😭😭😭

𝘿𝙊𝙈 @DatGuyDominixk

Zion finally locked in tonight

‘Mide @midEdAvid

Zion is a monster of a player

But ultimately, this was a bad loss for the Pelicans and a fantastic win for Golden State.

While the Pelicans were without key players in Dejounte Murray (fractured hand) and Trey Murphy III (hamstring), they led this game by as many as 20 points and didn’t have to deal with Curry. Even on the road, this should have been a win.

But the Warriors came roaring back, scoring 40 points in the third quarter, as Buddy Hield (28 points, 7-of-11 from three), Lindy Waters III (21 points, nine boards) and Jonathan Kuminga (17 points, three rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block) led the charge.

Golden State’s defense was fantastic, forcing 22 Pelicans’ turnovers. The Dubs shot lights out from beyond the arc (21-of-46, 45.7 percent). And the Warriors were balanced, with five players scoring double-digit points.

The Pelicans, meanwhile, had only Williamson and Brandon Ingram (30 points) in double digits. This was a night to forget for New Orleans, but it was at least promising to see Williamson playing well after fully recovering from the illness that kept him out of the opening game of the season.