Williamson's 33 points on near-perfect shooting lift Pelicans past 76ers 124-114
Zion Williamson took advantage of Joel Embiid's absence and punished the Philadelphia 76ers in the paint. Williamson scored 33 points, making all but one of his 12 shots, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Sixers 124-114 on Wednesday night. The 7-foot Embiid was ruled out shortly before tip-off because of an illness, forcing Philadelphia to manage without its leading scorer, who is averaging 32 points this season and also gives the Sixers a formidable defensive presence in the paint.