Zion Williamson throws down a windmill dunk during the preseason finale
Zion Williamson he had a remarkable peak during New Orleans Pelicans vs. Orlando Magic preseason matchup on Thursday night.
Williamson is getting ready for his sixth season in the NBA. He looks set to have the healthiest campaign of his career after missing 53 games last season due to injuries.
Williamson lost weight during the offseason and appears to be in better shape while maintaining his strength and athleticism. He showed a lot during the game in the last three minutes of the second quarter. He went on a fast break after a Magic turnover and with an open hoop, jumped in the air to yes throw down a wonderful windmill dunk.
As Zion Williamson, the Pelicans played against the Magic
It was an impressive highlight for Zion Williamson to show that he is ready to be active for the Pelicans this season. As for the preseason, New Orleans lost 132-125 to the Magic to close out the slate.
Orlando hit hard to start the game, taking a 38-21 lead after the first quarter. New Orleans tried to fight back as they closed the gap over the next two periods, but it wasn’t enough as they couldn’t slow down the Magic’s offensive momentum.
Perimeter shooting and playmaking made the difference in this matchup. The Magic dominated by converting 14 3-pointers at a 45.2% clip while dishing out 33 assists. It wasn’t the same for the Pelicans, who only made nine 3-pointers at 29% accuracy with 24 assists.
Six players scored in double figures for New Orleans, including Williamson. He finished with 18 points, six assists, five rebounds and a steal on 9-of-11 shooting. Jordan Poole led the team with 21 points and two assists, Trey Murphy III had 18 points and seven rebounds, while Jeremiah Fears had 16 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Jordan Hawkins had 15 points and Hunter Dickinson had 12 points and five rebounds.
With the preseason over, the Pelicans will prepare for the start of the regular season, as they are on the road. They face the Memphis Grizzlies on October 22nd at 8:00 PM ET.
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