Zion Williamson's return from a one-game suspension dominated the headlines leading into Sunday's NBA game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Boston Celti

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.

Zion Williamson is on the injury report for the New Orleans Pelicans as the team is trying to manage his playing time.

Nikola Jokic posted his league-leading 17th triple-double of the season, bundling 24 points with 12 rebounds and 10 assists in the Denver Nuggets' 133-113 road win over the Miami Heat on Friday night.

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

Pelicans Top Performers CJ McCollum: 26 points, 5 rebounds, 6 3PM Zion Williamson: 24 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 blocks Trey Murphy III: 19 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 3PM Trey Murphy tallies 27th straight game with multiple 3PM to start his season.

NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Edwards had 36 points, a season-high 13 rebounds and seven assists, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 116-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.

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.

The New Orleans Pelicans posted their highest point total and largest margin of victory this season, defeating the Utah Jazz 136-123 on Friday night. Zion

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

Trey Murphy III scored a game-high 32 points and Zion Williamson added 21 points and nine assists to lift the visiting New Orleans Pelicans to a 119-113 victory against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday.