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‘Point Zion’ produces big night vs. 76ers, will be part of late-season attack for Pelicans

Steven Adams could only shake his head in amusement.

After Adams watched Zion Williamson tear through Philadelphia’s defense Friday for countless paint scores, with 2:27 remaining in regulation, the second-year pro decided to pull up and sink a slick, mid-range baseline jumper, giving New Orleans an 11-point lead. Good luck stopping that.

“He hit a baseline jump shot today,” Adams said, chuckling at the idea of Williamson adding a new element to his offensive repertoire. “That’s got to be scary (for opponents), mate.”

Frightening indeed, the prospect of the 20-year-old Williamson being able to stop on a dime and sink a jumper before he even needs to hurl himself into the paint.