Zion Williamson returned after a one-year absence and had 25 points and nine rebounds for the New Orleans Pelicans will inaugurate their campaign on Wednesday with a 130-108 rout of the Brooklyn Nets.
Williamson He seemed fully recovered and with his old explosiveness. Aa foot fracture law had given him persistent problems. He has rejoined a lineup that made the playoffs without him and could now do much better in the Western Conference.
Ben Simmons returns as well, after missing a season. However, he was unable to cover for Williamson for long. He left due to accumulation of fouls at the beginning of the fourth period, with four points, five rebounds and five assistson a night in which he tried three shots.
Brandon Ingram according to point 28 y CJ McCollum added 21 for the Pelicans, who closed last season well and started this one better. Jonas Valančiūnas accounted for 15 points and 13 balls captured against the boards.
