Jayson Tatum scored 38 points with 11 rebounds and Kristaps Porzingis had 19 points and 11 boards as the Boston Celtics overcame the return of Zion Williamson to the New Orleans lineup and beat the Pelicans 120-119.

Zion Williamson returned after serving a one-game suspension for violating team policies. Williamson scored 16 points but also recorded seven rebounds and five steals in his return. His activity on the defensive end allowed New Orleans easy transition buckets to keep them within striking distance much of the game.

The Pelicans had to issue a suspension but the locker room has been encouraged by Zion Williamson's response to public scolding.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has gone through an eventful week. On Tuesday, he returned from a hamstring injury after missing the previous 27 ga

Zion Williamson has had a roller coaster of a career, and it’s mostly been because of injuries. The New Orleans Pelicans star has been sidelined for most of this season with a hamstring injury, but he recently returned to the court.

The New Orleans Pelicans are enjoying one of their best winning stretches of a frustrating season, but they still managed to draw the ire of the SportsTalk desk in the process. See more on WWL and Audacy.