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Ivory CoastZion Williamson Demands Accountability After Fourth Straight Pelicans Defeat
Zion Williamson urges the Pelicans to look in the mirror after a 145-111 blowout loss to Brooklyn, marking their fourth straight defeat.
Another Rough Night for New Orleans
Zion Williamson called for accountability after the New Orleans Pelicans lost 145-111 to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. The defeat marked the fourth straight loss for New Orleans.
Williamson called the result unacceptable after the game. He finished with 29 points, but said everyone on the roster and coaching staff needs to look in the mirror. He questioned if players were giving real effort, making rotation calls on defense, and contesting shots to make things tough on opponents.
Defensive Struggles Mount
The defensive troubles have gotten worse quickly for New Orleans. The Pelicans have given up 138 points or more in three consecutive games. They have also dropped their past two matchups by more than 30 points.
That stretch included a franchise record 51 point loss to Golden State on Sunday night, when New Orleans lost 138-87. The latest loss dropped the team to 4-8 on the season. It continues a difficult period for the franchise, which has reached the playoffs just twice in the past eight years and has not won a playoff series since 2018.
Injuries and Roster Update
Williamson has never played in a playoff game since being picked first overall in 2019. Injuries have slowed the former Duke star throughout his career. However, he played 62 games last season and has missed just one game so far this year while averaging 21 points.
The Pelicans were without starting wing Trey Murphy III for a second straight game due to knee soreness. New Orleans will return to the court on Friday night when they host the Memphis Grizzlies.
What it means for the next game
Memphis Grizzlies at New Orleans Pelicans (NBA, Sat, 14 Nov): New Orleans Pelicans win 50%, Memphis Grizzlies win 50%; projected score New Orleans Pelicans 120, Memphis Grizzlies 119. Our safest pick: Grizzlies +9.5.
Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans (NBA, Sun, 15 Nov): New Orleans Pelicans win 34%, Denver Nuggets win 66%; projected score New Orleans Pelicans 116, Denver Nuggets 121. Our safest pick: Nuggets +3.5.
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