Zion Williamson and the Pelicans crushed the Toronto Raptors final evening from begin to end. Williamson stuffed out the stat sheet within the 139-98 blowout victory, ending the sport with 16 factors, eight rebounds, 9 assists, two blocks, and a steal.
Williamson soared by way of the air final evening early within the fourth quarter when the crew was up 35 for a thunderous alley-oop.
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He reminded everybody he was the most effective dunkers within the Affiliation in case they forgot about dominance. He shared a telling revelation with the media after their victory.
“I gotta do my half and make the All-Star sport,” Williamson instructed the media. “If I’m within the All-Star sport, I’ll do the Dunk Contest. If not, I’m not doing it.”
Williamson might garner the curiosity of different extremely touted dunkers within the NBA, like Zach Lavine and Aaron Gordon. Perhaps subsequent yr, Williamson will dethrone two-time Slam dunk champion Mac McClung.
Till then, the Pelicans appear to be hitting their stride on the proper time, with about 25 video games left within the NBA common season. Williamson’s well being will decide his All-Star destiny subsequent yr.