Things weren’t easy for the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday afternoon, even if Zion Williamson was still making flying above the rim look like he could do it in his sleep.
Needing to pick up a win over a lower-tier opponent in the Golden State Warriors, the rookie rose to the occasion, acting as the motor behind his team’s crucial comeback victory to even up their season series with the opposition.
Playing in just his 12th game of NBA action, the rookie has quickly given the Pelicans a ton of impact, quickly rising in the Rookie of the Year race against Ja Morant.