Zion Williamson quite literally beat the Minnesota Timberwolves on his own. The New Orleans Pelicans cornerstone produces an epic final two-plus minutes, scoring his team’s final 14 points of the game with an offensive barrage that includes a three-pointer, mid-range pull-up and multiple strong drives to the rim, punctuating his personal run with a steal and thunderous fast break throwdown. When the dust settled, Williamson had erupted for a career-high 43 points on an efficient 14 of 21 from the field while adding three rebounds and five assists in his squad’s thrilling 119-118 victory on December 28, 2022. · Dec 29, 2022