Zion Williamson was HISTORICALLY efficient despite the Pelicans' loss. 💪 40 PTS (season-high) 💪 4 REB 💪 4 AST 💪 2 STL 💪 16-21 FGM He's the FIRST player in Pelicans history and the 11th player EVER to score 40+ PTS in under 28 MIN! pic.twitter.com/oXyRc3efqe Each team has released their injury reports for Thursday's matchup.

The New Orleans Pelicans are doubling down on injury-plagued, sixth-year pro Zion Williamson, hoping he can be a more reliable and productive centerpiece in the years to come.

The Pelicans trailed 65-63 at the break. Unlike their loss to the Kings on Saturday night, the Pelicans didn’t collapse in the third quarter. On Saturday, the Pels got outscored 45-22 in the third quarter. This time, they were outscored 27-23 and trailed just 92-86 heading into the fourth quarter.