The New Orleans Pelicans (16-43) secured a 124-116 victory over the Phoenix Suns (27-32) on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at PHX Arena in Phoenix.
Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with his first career triple-double, recording 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists.
ZION RECORDS HIS 1ST CAREER TRIPLE-DOUBLE 🔥
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 28, 2025
27 PTS
11 AST
10 REB
13-17 FG pic.twitter.com/wq5FTvkuku
Karlo Matkovic tallied a 17-point, 10 rebound double-double, Trey Murphy III contributed 18 points, while CJ McCollum added 19 points and four assists for New Orleans. The Pelicans have now won four of their last five games, showing significant improvement after recent roster changes.
For the Suns, Devin Booker led all scorers with 36 points, and Kevin Durant added 28 points and five rebounds. Despite their efforts, Phoenix was unable to contain Williamson's dominant performance. This loss adds to the Suns' recent struggles, as they have now dropped five of their last six games.
The game remained competitive throughout, with multiple lead changes. However, the Pelicans pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Suns 33-25 to secure the win. Williamson's playmaking and scoring were pivotal during this stretch, as he accounted for 15 points and four assists in the final period.
The Pelicans will look to continue their momentum as they host the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, March 1. Meanwhile, the Suns aim to rebound when they welcome the Utah Jazz on the same day.
