Zion Williamson said he wasn’t aggressive enough Thursday night, scoring just 13 points in the Pelicans’ 133-89 loss to the Lakers in the in-season tournament semifinals.
— Star forward Zion Williamson claimed accountability for the New Orleans Pelicans’ failure to compete in the most meaningful game of his career.
The Los Angeles Lakers rolled to a 133-89 rout of the Pelicans in Thursday’s semifinals of the NBA’s in-season tournament at T-Mobile Arena. It ranks as the third-most lopsided regular-season loss in the New Orleans franchise’s history.
Williamson agreed with Pelicans coach Willie Green’s assessment that there was « just a lack of competitive spirit from our group » and blamed his timid play for setting the tone. Williamson finished with 13 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 turnovers in 26 minutes, during which the Pelicans were outscored by 33 points.
« I got to be better, » Williamson said. « I got to be more aggressive, finding my shot.
