Zion Williamson scores career-high 31, Pelicans trounce Trail Blazers
New Orleans Pelicans rookie small forward Zion Williamson scored 31 points (10-of-17 field goals, 11-of-14 free throws) with 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 2 turnovers in a 138-117 demolition of the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday.
Williamson set new career-highs in points, made field goals, and made free throws in his return from a one-game absence for an ankle injury. He also matched personal-bests in assists and attempted free throws. He's scored at least 20 points in five straight games and seven of nine overall while shooting at a 57.6 percent clip. The Pelicans will host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday in their last game before the All-Star break.
Zion scored 50.3 FanDuel points on Tuesday. numberFire's models project him for 16.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.5 blocks, and 1.1 triples per game over the rest of the season.
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