On Friday evening, the New Orleans Pelicans played the Portland Trail Blazers at the Smoothie King Center.
The Pelicans lost by a score of 122-109.
Despite the loss, Zion Williamson went off for 35 points, eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks while shooting 15/26 from the field in 31 minutes of playing time.
NBA World Reacts To Zion Williamson’s Performance In Trail Blazers-Pelicans Game
Here’s what people were saying about Williamson:
New Orleans Pelicans: “Zion Williamson tonight: 35 PTS (season-high) 15/26 FG 8 REB 2 AST 2 STL 2 BLK”
@big_business_: “ZION WILLIAMSON LAST 8 GAMES 35 PTS 8 REB 2 AST 2 STL 2 BLK 15/26 FG 31 PTS 7 REB 3 AST 12/19 FG 32 PTS 5 REB 2 AST 2 STL 2 BLK 11/16 FG 22 PTS 4 REB 2 STL 8/11 FG 20 PTS 8 REB 6 AST 5/10 FG 26 PTS 5 REB 1 AST 9/15 FG 24 PTS 9 REB 3 AST 10/14 FG 29 PTS 7 REB 1 AST 11/13 FG”
Real App: “Why is nobody talking about Zion Williamson??”
@TheHoopCentral: “Zion Williamson over the last three games: 32.7 PPG 6.7 RPG 2.3 APG 1.3 SPG 1.3 BPG 62.3% FG 29.7 MPG 32+ PPG & 62% FG in under 30 MPG — Zion is HOOPING. 🔥🔥”
@NBA_Philippines: “Zion Williamson gets bouncy and explosive 💥”
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Williamson continues to be among the best players in the entire NBA (when healthy).
The Duke legend is now averaging 23.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 55.6% from the field in 20 games.
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The Pelicans have had a tough first half of the 2025-26 NBA season.
With the loss, they dropped to 8-28 in 36 games, which has them as the 15th seed in the Western Conference.
The Pelicans are also in the middle of a six-game losing streak (and 6-16 at home).
Following the Trail Blazers, the Pelicans will play their next game on Sunday when they visit the Miami Heat in Florida.
On the other side, the Trail Blazers improved to 15-20 in 35 games, which has them as the 10th seed in the Western Conference.
They are 6-4 over their last ten games.
Following New Orleans, the Trail Blazers will play their next game on Saturday when they visit the San Antonio Spurs.
