Zion Williamson shines despite Pelicans' historic losing streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 4:36 AM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Zion Williamson scored 29 points in a game where the New Orleans Pelicans lost 145-111 to the Brooklyn Nets on November 12, 2026. This defeat marked the franchise's worst three-game stretch by point differential, with the Pelicans allowing at least 138 points in three consecutive games. Williamson took responsibility for the team's struggles, emphasizing the need for self-reflection among players and coaches. Despite the loss, he showcased his abilities by generating a season-high 14 free throw attempts and helping initiate offensive plays.
- •Pelicans allow 145 points in the game against the Nets.
- •Williamson led the team with 29 points and four rebounds.
- •The loss completed a franchise-worst three-game stretch by point differential.
- •Williamson emphasized accountability and team improvement after the game.
- •Head coach Jamahl Mosley praised Williamson's role in initiating offense.
- 4:36 AMYahoo Sports — Why point Zion Williamson gets ‘excellent’ grade despite Pelicans’ franchise-worst losing streak
"The scoreboard told an embarrassing story, but Zion Williamson was not interested in hiding from it. Jamahl Mosley’s misfiring New Orleans Pelicans had just surrendered 145 points to the Brooklyn Nets in a 34-point home loss, completing the worst three-game stretch by point differential in franchise history. A squad that had recently celebrated […] The post Why point Zion Williamson gets ‘excellent’ grade despite Pelicans’ franchise-worst losing streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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