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 Celtics will be taking on the Pelicans on Sunday, with Zion Williamson returning from suspension, Jaylen Brown offered a blunt response following a loss, and more.

Zion Williamson returned after serving a one-game suspension for violating team policies. Williamson scored 16 points but also recorded seven rebounds and five steals in his return. His activity on the defensive end allowed New Orleans easy transition buckets to keep them within striking distance much of the game.

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

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) dribbles down the court during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images / Paul ...

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has gone through an eventful week. On Tuesday, he returned from a hamstring injury after missing the previous 27 ga

Celtics withstand return of Zion Williamson and beat Pelicans 120-119 BOSTON (AP) Jayson Tatum scored 38 points with 11 rebounds and Kristaps Porzingis had 19 points and 11 boards on Sunday as the ...

Zion returned to practice on Saturday ahead of the team's matchup on Sunday against the Boston Celtics. New Orleans released their injury for Sunday's game, and Williamson has no injury ...

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 38 points with 11 rebounds and Kristaps Porzingis had 19 points and 11 boards on Sunday as the Boston Celtics overcame the return of Zion Williamson to the New ...

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.

The Sixers are 15-25 entering Sunday's game at the Milwaukee Bucks, the official midway point of a 2024-25 regular season that began with championship expectations but has been plagued by injuries.

The New Orleans Pelicans reportedly have several intriguing trade chips, but according to People Insider Jake Fischer, Javonte Green is the Pelican that teams should monitor as the February 6 trade deadline approaches.