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How Zion Williamson, Pelicans' growth in clutch situations helped lead to win over Bucks Sacrifice, hustle plays and clawing for every slight advantage were major themes for the Pelicans on Thursday night.

MARCH 29, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Zion Williamson scores 28, closes out Pelicans' 107-100 win over the Bucks Zion Williamson scored 28 points, CJ McCollum added 25 and the New Orleans Pelicans held off the Milwaukee Bucks 107-100

MARCH 29, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Strong from line as leading scorer Williamson ended with 28 points (9-15 FG, 10-16 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block over 33 minutes in Thursday's 107-100 win over Milwaukee.

Impact Williamson led all Pelicans players in scoring behind a strong shooting performance from the free throw line, also adding a handful of rebounds to boost New Orleans in a winning effort. Williamson has connected on 10 or more free throws in five games this season, finishing with 25 or more points in all of those outings. He has now recorded at least 28 points in three straight contests.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Usage monster in loss Williamson provided 29 points (10-17 FG, 9-10 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists and three steals in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 119-112 loss to the Thunder. He also had five turnovers...

Impact Williamson led all players with 26 true possessions Tuesday. Williamson being careless with the rock is a notable blemish, but it's simultaneously a testament to how often the offense runs through him. Despite the stout rim protection of Chet Holmgren and the admirable physicality of Luguentz Dort, it's still a troubling trend that Williamson did not score in the final six minutes of Tuesday's narrow loss.

MARCH 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses offensively as top scorer Williamson finished with 36 points (13-14 FG, 10-14 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Sunday's 114-101 victory over the Pistons.

Impact Williamson led all players in Sunday's contest in scoring behind a strong performance from the free throw line to go along with leading the Pelicans starters in rebounds while handing out a half-dozen assists in a well-rounded performance. Williamson matched a season high in scoring, recording 36 points in two other games this year. He tallied his second game of the year with at least 35 points, five rebounds and five assists. Williamson has connected on 10 or more free throws in four outings, his first such performance since Dec. 31.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Zion Williamson scores 36 as Pelicans send short-handed Pistons to 6th straight loss Zion Williamson scored 36 points and led the New Orleans Pelicans to a 114-101 victory over the short-handed Detroit Pistons

MARCH 24, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Scores 20 vs. Orlando Williamson finished Thursday's 121-106 loss to the Magic with 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 29 minutes.

Impact Williamson extended his streak of 20-plus points to seven games during Thursday's loss. While he has taken care of the ball better as of late, he was responsible for eight of the Pelicans' 18 turnovers against the Magic, which marks a season high for Williamson. He'll look to take better care of the ball Friday against the Heat in the second game of a back-to-back.

MARCH 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

3 points: Zion Williamson's return, Jalen Green's revival and Jalen Suggs' soaring stock

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MARCH 21, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Pours in game-high 28 Williamson amassed 28 points (11-16 FG, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 104-91 victory over the Nets.

Impact The 23-year-old forward led all scorers on the night as he topped 25 points for the fifth straight game. Williamson is averaging 29.6 points, 7.8 boards, 3.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks during his hot streak while shooting a stunning 66.3 percent from the floor. That pace isn't sustainable, but he's seeing big volume right now for the Pelicans so even if his efficiency regresses, Williamson should still produce strong scoring numbers.

MARCH 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE