Zion Williamson helped lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a win against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. He scored 21 points and recorded 9 assists, playing a total of 23 minutes. Zion also grabbed 7 rebounds, contributing significantly to the Pelicans’ 119-113 victory.
What It Means
Zion’s 9 assists were a standout stat, as he led his team in this category against the Bulls. This performance is part of a season where he averages 4.9 assists per game. Despite missing many games this season, Zion has shown efficiency when on the court, with a shooting percentage of 45.5%. In terms of position-specific rankings, he has finished in the top-5 among power forwards in assists in nearly 78% of his games played this season.