On Sunday, the New Orleans Pelicans played the Orlando Magic in Florida.
The Pelicans lost by a score of 128-118.
Zion Williamson finished the loss with 22 points, three rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block while shooting 9/14 from the field in 32 minutes of playing time.
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Here’s what people were saying about Williamson:
@PelsNationCP: “Zion Williamson with the steal and the SLAM 🔨”
Zion Williamson with the steal and the SLAM 🔨pic.twitter.com/XLq6ekfnqQ
— Pelicans Nation (@PelsNationCP) January 11, 2026
@DailyNBAStats: “Zion Williamson today: 22 points 3 rebounds 3 assists 2 steals 1 block 64% FG The Pelicans lost to the Magic by 10”
NBA: “Zion Williamson gives the Pels a 1-point lead at half!”
Zion Williamson gives the Pels a 1-point lead at half!
📺 NOP vs. ORL on NBA League Pass pic.twitter.com/qPfAOOVgpt
— NBA (@NBA) January 11, 2026
ClutchPoints: “Pelicans star Zion Williamson is playing his 15th straight game today, his longest since 2024 when he played 23 straight games 💪 His career high is 25 games in a row, set back in 2020-21.”
Pelicans star Zion Williamson is playing his 15th straight game today, his longest since 2024 when he played 23 straight games 💪
His career high is 25 games in a row, set back in 2020-21. pic.twitter.com/ZzoTfiwIXA
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 11, 2026
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Williamson is now averaging 22.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 57.7% from the field in 25 games.
The two-time NBA All-Star has been with the Pelicans for all seven years of his pro career.
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With their loss to the Magic, the Pelicans dropped to 9-32 in 41 games, which has them as the 14th seed in the Western Conference.
They have gone just 1-9 over their last ten games.
Following the Magic, the Pelicans will play their next game on Tuesday when they host the Denver Nuggets.
that Duke connection pic.twitter.com/whFPmVjqSm
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) January 11, 2026
As for the Magic, they are the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 22-18 record in 40 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games.
Following New Orleans, the Magic will play their next game on Thursday night when they host the Memphis Grizzlies.
