A newcomer is fitting well with Williamson, while two young players need to push themselves down the team's final stretch of the year.

Trey Murphy III scored 24 points, Zion Williamson added 18 and the New Orleans Pelicans completed a two-game home game sweep of the San Antonio Spurs, 109-103 on Tuesday night. The Pelicans overcame a 19-point hole in the first half despite shooting 7 of 31 from 3-point range for the game.

The New Orleans Pelicans didn’t have Zion Williamson the first two times they played the Houston Rockets this season.

The 24-year-old forward produced his seventh double-double of the season while scoring at least 20 points for the fourth straight appearance, and the ninth time in 12 games since the beginning of February.

The Houston Rockets could look to make a big splash on the trade market this offseason. Bleacher Report writer Zach Buckley suggests that New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson could be an option for the team.

The Rockets (37-25) need to win to end a three-game losing streak, but the Pelicans have won four of five with Zion Williamson in the lineup.

Zion Williamson sent a profane message to a referee after a missed foul call during Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets.

In a rematch of Thursday’s victory in New Orleans, the Rockets will welcome Zion Williamson and the Pelicans to Houston on Saturday night.

It takes a lot to slow down Zion Williamson, and he’s getting fed up with officials letting defenders physically punish him to do so.

First on the court, then on the open mic. In a recent matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Houston Rockets, Zion Williamson showcased his dominance over Dillon Brooks, both through his gameplay and candid remarks caught on a hot mic.

Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard is averaging 3.9 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists on 33.2% shooting from the field in 45 games.