Source: Howard Beck @ Sports Illustrated
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
“He leaned hard on the 56-year-old Weatherspoon (“she’s like my big sister”) & assistant coach Corey Brewer (“my people for life”)”
Reading this line from Howard Beck’s SI story explains why Zion Williamson received such warm looks from T-Spoon/CB during Pels 1st preseason game. pic.twitter.com/r2gxfXZsmN – 12:27 PM
New Mismatch with @Chris Vernon on 10 of the most interesting players this NBA season. Got into Damian Lillard, Jaden Ivey, Ben Simmons, Zion Williamson, and a whole bunch else. Great discussions. open.spotify.com/episode/29jJ0q… – 11:50 AM
Zion Williamson traveled a long and torturous journey over the last 17 months and admits, “I was in dark places at times.” But he remade himself along the way — physically, emotionally and mentally.
My cover story for @SInow:
si.com/nba/2022/10/11… – 11:13 AM
Locked On Pelicans is live!
🏀 No concern about any rust from Zion Williamson
🏀 Trey Murphy hits 7 threes! More space incoming?
🏀 Injuries starting to pile up for the Pelicans
🎧 https://t.co/BETlDzTh35
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBESaga40 pic.twitter.com/pCGOa1gm3B – 3:30 PM
Locked On Pelicans is live!
🏀 No concern about any rust from Zion Williamson
🏀 Trey Murphy hits 7 threes! More space incoming?
🏀 Injuries starting to pile up for the Pelicans
🎧 https://t.co/BETlDzBFEv
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBES9YyFq pic.twitter.com/5P0UKsOsRQ – 12:59 PM
Locked On Pelicans is live!
🏀 No concern about any rust from Zion Williamson
🏀 Trey Murphy hits 7 threes! More space incoming?
🏀 Injuries starting to pile up for the Pelicans
🎧 https://t.co/BETlDzBFEv
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBES9YyFq pic.twitter.com/269QXdrRWh – 11:30 AM
Locked On Pelicans is live!
🏀 No concern about any rust from Zion Williamson
🏀 Trey Murphy hits 7 threes! More space incoming?
🏀 Injuries starting to pile up for the Pelicans
🎧 https://t.co/BETlDzBFEv
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBES9YyFq pic.twitter.com/YL96EeTxw0 – 8:30 AM
No reason to be concerned about Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans, Trey Murphy hits 7 3’s
https://t.co/432kznwmzD pic.twitter.com/1D4aIyVbwk – 9:56 PM
Final: Pelicans 111, Spurs 97
Murphy 27 pts (7-10 3PT) & 8 rebs
Marshall 15 pts & 5 rebs
Valanciunas 14 pts & 5 rebs
Williamson 8 pts, 9 rebs & 5 assts
Pels improve to 3-0 in the preseason – 9:15 PM
Assuming Zion Williamson is done for the night, here’s his final stat line:
8 points
9 rebounds
5 assists
1 steal
1 block
3-7 FG
1-1 3PT
1-2 FT
24 minutes – 8:48 PM
What should be the final numbers from Pels starters:
Trey: 27p, 7r, 2a, 10/14 FG, 7/10 3P
Zion: 8p, 9r, 5a
JV: 14p, 5r, 2a
Herb: 3p, 3s, 2a
Devonte: 11p, 6a, 3/7 3P – 8:39 PM
Pelicans are just pouring it ON. Lead has exploded to 79-57 following a bunch of threes — Trey’s up to 7 made triples on the night. And Zion Williamson is filling up the boxscore in other ways:
8 points
9 rebounds
5 assists
1 steal
1 block
1 three – 8:36 PM
Zion Williamson checks out with 24 minutes played. Willie Green said he wanted starters in the mid 20s tonight.
Zion leaves with 8 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 block, 1 steal on 3/7 FG. He was 1/2 from the line and made his only 3-pt attempt. Created lots of open looks. – 8:35 PM
Second half quality has been so much better after a few early turnovers. Really good half — even against a bad team. Great recognition in transition from Zion to hit Trey early and then Trey makes an extra pass to Graham in corner. -MP – 8:35 PM
I’ve always thought the best signature shoe designs embody the player and feel like an extension of their style and game.
The Zion 2 nails that imo. pic.twitter.com/OJvXdjEccA – 8:32 PM
Yeah, I am not worried at all about anything with Zion after this preseason – 8:28 PM
Zion was visibly frustrated after getting called for his second offensive foul. The way he is officiated was a big storyline before his foot injury. Lest we forget… youtube.com/watch?v=J9VkDJ… – 8:25 PM
End of the 1st half: Pelicans 50, Spurs 44
Murphy 18 pts (4-7 3PT)
Valanciunas 7 pts & 5 rebs
Williamson 6 pts (2-6 FG), 6 rebs & 4 assts
Marshall 7 pts – 8:04 PM
Tre Jones knocked on his you know what on a drive by Zion Williamson at the buzzer. Several teammates came by to check on Tre, but he got up on his own power.
Pelicans lead 50-44 at the break. – 8:04 PM
Zion Williamson shocked he didn’t receive a whistle on his drive to end the first half, putting his hands over his face momentarily.
Pelicans up 50-44 at halftime. – 8:03 PM
You can see the Zion Williamson effect in full display on these wide open 3’s the Pels are getting. Now imagine that with Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum out there with him. Let’s please just get to opening night – 7:46 PM
The amount of open looks Zion is generating for the Pelicans offense is insane. – 7:42 PM
You can see how much it makes sense to have Zion do DHOs with the guards or other primary scorers — will force Zion’s man to perimeter to contest someone like BI or CJ pulling up, creating gaps for Zion’s drives. A way to keep the top-tier offensive players involved. -MP – 7:17 PM
saving Williamson for the Team USA Eliminated MLS Guy Camp #RCTID – 6:29 PM
Pelicans starters:
Devonte’ Graham
Herb Jones
Trey Murphy
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 6:19 PM
Starters:
Devonte’ Graham
Herb Jones
Trey Murphy
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 6:17 PM
Casual reminder that…
– Joel Embiid is the most prolific per-36 scorer in NBA history.
– Zion Williamson is the most efficient volume scorer in NBA history.
– 9 of the top 11 all-time per-36 scorers are active.
The league is in an awesome place. pic.twitter.com/dUro5jxIYv – 11:40 AM
good to see zion is still annihilating people with that high post rip move – 10:57 AM