Zion Williamson delivered a strong performance for the New Orleans Pelicans against the Dallas Mavericks on January 29, 2025. He scored 29 points, exceeding his projection by the same amount. Additionally, he contributed with 7 assists and played for 28 minutes, surpassing expectations in both categories.
Despite Williamson’s efforts, the Pelicans narrowly lost to the Mavericks with a final score of 137-136. Williamson’s shooting was efficient as he made 11 out of his 17 field goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 64.7%. His contribution also included grabbing five rebounds and earning a total of 47.5 fantasy points during the game.
This performance highlighted Williamson’s ability to impact games significantly when on the court. The Pelicans have struggled this season with a record of four wins and nine losses in games where Williamson has played. His presence boosts their scoring average to nearly three points higher compared to when he is absent from the lineup.
