In 10 games this season, Zion is putting up 21.9 points and 8.2 rebounds per game (an increase in boards would be a pretty big development, too) and the Pelicans are 4-6 with him in the lineup. That doesn't sound so inspiring, but they're 7-26 without him.

Even with the Pelicans' quick start, Zion Williamson went into early foul trouble after picking up three fouls in the first quarter. The former No. 1 overall pick didn't let that deter him from dominating in the second half,

The loss to the Pelicans moved the Jazz into last place in the Western Conference and their 10-30 record is the third worst in the NBA, exactly where they want to be (if not second or very worst) when the season ends in order to go into the draft lottery with the best possible odds at the No. 1 overall pick.

"Look at Big Z with that Malcolm X goatee. Nice!!!" commented one netizen. Fans on X (formerly Twitter) also shared their thoughts: "Zion musta talked to Dinwiddie about facial hair Wednesday," another commented. Williamson and the Pelicans are set to face the Jazz on Friday.

The New Orleans Pelicans host the Utah Jazz on Friday night at the Smoothie King Center. Friday's matchup pits the two worst teams in the Western Conference aga

CJ McCollum scored 26 points, Zion Williamson had a double-double and the host New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Utah Jazz 136-123 on Friday night.

As two 10-win teams search for their 11th victory, the New Orleans Pelicans just have a roster to overpower the Utah Jazz, but don't sleep on Utah to play within the spread tonight.

Zion Williamson highlighted a 24-point, 14-rebound performance with an array of thunderous dunks during a dominant fourth-quarter stint, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Utah Jazz 136-123 on Friday night to open a two-game set.

The Utah Jazz have hit the cellar of the Western Conference. Zion Williamson highlighted a 24-point, 14-rebound performance with an array of thunderous dunks

The First Quarter was underway and the Pelicans were just dominating Utah on both ends of the floor. CJ McCollum started 5-5 from three and put up a qui

One night after coming close to recording his first career triple double, Zion Williamson is listed ... the Pelicans (9-32) host the Utah Jazz Friday and Monday. The next back-to-back games ...