Zion Williamson dazzles with dunk in preseason game against Thunder
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 2:24 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Zion Williamson showcased his athleticism during the New Orleans Pelicans' preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the BOK Center on October 6. In the second possession of the game, Williamson drove to the basket for a powerful slam dunk, eliciting an excited reaction from the crowd. At halftime, the Pelicans trailed the Thunder, 67-52. Williamson has contributed four points, four rebounds, and one assist in 11 minutes of play. The Pelicans are aiming to return to the playoffs after two seasons without a postseason appearance.
- •Zion Williamson dunked during the Pelicans' preseason game.
- •The Pelicans are currently trailing the Thunder at halftime.
- •Williamson has four points and four rebounds so far.
- •This is the Pelicans' first game under coach Jamahl Mosley.
- •The team looks to return to the playoffs after two missed seasons.
- 2:24 AMYahoo Sports — Zion Williamson’s explosive first preseason bucket will have fans feeling optimistic
"The New Orleans Pelicans visited the Oklahoma City Thunder at BOK Center on Tuesday in the preseason, and Zion Williamson did not waste time in treating the crowd to a rim-rattling play. In their second possession, Williams received a pass from Herbert Jones at the top of the key. Seeing a huge gap in the Thunder’s defense, he drove hard to the […] The post Zion Williamson’s explosive first preseason bucket will have fans feeling optimistic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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