Zion Williamson had 37 points and a career-high 15 rebounds as the host New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 101-94 on Friday night.
Williamson tied a career-high with eight assists and made 15 of a career-high 28 field-goal attempts. The big night came one game after his record streak of 25 consecutive games with at least 20 points on 50 percent or better shooting, which he shared with Shaquille O’Neal, ended in a loss at Brooklyn.
37 points.
15 rebounds (career high).
8 assists (ties career high).@Zionwilliamson goes off. #WontBowDown pic.twitter.com/rT9ymuCPMF— NBA (@NBA) April 10, 2021
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