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Zion Williamson Returns Off Bench With 18 as Pelicans Beat Bulls 114-104

Borrego called his recovery ahead of schedule.

Overview

  • Returning from a right hip adductor strain sustained on Nov. 29, Williamson logged 18 points and six rebounds, including seven late in the fourth quarter.
  • New Orleans won 114-104 at the United Center for a second straight victory, improving its record to 5-22.
  • Williamson entered off the bench about five minutes into the game and played roughly 27 minutes under a managed plan.
  • The Pelicans controlled the interior, outrebounding Chicago 53-43 and holding a 60-46 edge in points in the paint.
  • Chicago was without Ayo Dosunmu due to a thumb sprain, Kevin Huerter returned to score 16 off the bench, and Coby White led the Bulls with 20.