CJ McCollum scored 38 points to lead a New Orleans Pelicans team playing without the suspended Zion Williamson past the 76ers 123-115 on Friday night.

The Pelicans had to issue a suspension but the locker room has been encouraged by Zion Williamson's response to public scolding.

For the first time in what has been a rough season, the New Orleans Pelicans have reeled off three consecutive victories.

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.

People are now wondering if Zion Williamson still has the same star power that he had when he first came into the league.

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.

Jayson Tatum scored 38 points with 11 rebounds and Kristaps Porzingis had 19 points and 11 boards as the Boston Celtics overcame the return of Zion Williamson to the New Orleans lineup and beat the Pelicans 120-119.

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

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,