The Zion Era Is Here

December 12, 2022 The Zion Era Is Here

By: Carlos Alvarez

Zion Williamson Goes Off for Back-to-Back 35-Point Games as Pelicans Take Over the West

Fans have waited three years to get a full picture of the new-look Pelicans with Zion Williamson in elite form, and the time is now. Zion showed out over the weekend with back-to-back 35-point games that put the NBA on notice. The Pelicans beat the Suns twice to extend their win streak to seven games and officially take over the top spot in the Western Conference. Zion is averaging 29.8 ppg in the month of December while shooting better than 65 percent from the floor, and the Pels (18-8) haven’t lost yet this month. Watch out, NBA. The Zion era could be coming…

 

Watch: Zion, Pelicans Top Suns for 7th Straight Win (129-124, OT)

 

Other NBA Highlights

 

Embiid’s Big Weekend: Joel Embiid scored 91 points in two wins for the 76ers over the weekend, including 53 in Sunday’s victory over the Hornets.

 

Nets Hitting Stride: The Nets extended their win streak to three games on Saturday with a win over the Pacers (136-133) despite being without Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Brooklyn (16-12) has now won eight of their last ten.

 

Grizzlies Win 4th Straight: Memphis is riding the league’s second-longest win streak at four games after beating the Pistons on Friday (114-103). Ja Morant had 15 points and 12 boards, but he’s averaging 27.7 ppg on the year.

 

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