Zion Williamson scored 40 points, pulling down 11 rebounds, and handing out 5 assists. LeBron James praised him at the end of the Lakers' 106-110 victory over New Orleans.
Williamson suffered a left leg injury with three minutes left on the clock, just after blocking LeBron James on a big move. Zion went down to receive treatment with the scoreboard showing equality, and by the end, the Lakers managed to open a small gap and win. But there are also the question marks that do not let go of Zion, concerning his fitness and health. The injury tonight, in the midst of the biggest game of his NBA career, emphasized not only the enormous potential that is embodied in him, but also the missed opportunities he could have had to score more points and help his team win the game in the final minutes. The Lakers won the game 106-110 thanks to a Zion Williamson three-pointer with just over a minute left. The game was the first postseason appearance for Williamson, and he looked great in it.