🔥 The New Orleans Pelicans soared high on Friday, clinching a 112-104 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers at the Smoothie King Center. This win marks their third triumph over the Clippers in their four face-offs during the 2023-24 regular season! 🏀✨
Zion Williamson, aka 'Zanos' (yes, like Thanos but in basketball sneakers 😉), was unstoppable! He dominated the paint with his sheer power, charging the rim like a force of nature. 🌪️ He shot an impressive 14-for-21 from the field—all from inside the paint—and went a perfect 7-for-7 in the third quarter alone. Talk about being on fire! 🔥🔥🔥
Williamson racked up a court-high 34 points, grabbed four offensive rebounds, and attacked the free-throw line 10 times. Although he missed four free throws, his aggressive play kept the Clippers on their heels. 😎
The Clippers didn't take this matchup lightly. They deployed their trio of big men—Ivica Zubac, Mason Plumlee, and Daniel Theis—for a combined 46 minutes, trying to build a wall against 'Zanos'. 🧱 Even P.J. Tucker, who hadn't seen regular action in three months, was called into battle for over 24 minutes. 🚧 But despite their efforts, stopping Williamson proved to be an impossible mission. 🎯
With this electrifying performance, the Pelicans are showing they're a force to be reckoned with in the West. Keep an eye on this team—they're bringing the heat! 🔥🌟
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NBA highlights on March 15: Pelicans' 'Zanos' destroys Clippers
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