Zion Williamson scored 23 points during a New Orleans Pelicans loss to the Utah Jazz on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. The Pelicans fell by one point in the matchup following a previous three-point home defeat to Indiana.
In the season opener on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, Williamson recorded 22 points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals in 32 minutes of play. That game resulted in a 123-120 loss to the Indiana Pacers. During the second quarter of that contest, Williamson closed out the period with two three-point shots.
The Pelicans' preseason schedule included a 107-106 victory over the Wizards on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, where Williamson posted 11 points, five rebounds, and one assist in 22 minutes. He also recorded 10 points and one assist in 18 minutes during a 101-97 preseason win against the Mavericks on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
Williamson's preparation for the season included training camp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center, where he spoke with media following practice on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. He previously addressed the media during the 2026-27 Pelicans Media Day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.
The Pelicans' recent trip to Utah represents the first half of a road back-to-back in the Mountain time zone.
