Zion Williamson's Alley-Oop Dunk Went Viral In Timberwolves-Pelicans Game

Zion Williamson had a big highlight during Tuesday's game.

May 3, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) flexes his muscle after making a basket against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the second half at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

UPDATE: Zion Williamson also had a big 360 dunk.

Via The NBA: "ZION 360 WINDMILL COME ON NOW 🤯🤯"

ZION 360 WINDMILL COME ON NOW 🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/hGuQ1R7FjW

— NBA (@NBA) January 8, 2025

On Tuesday evening, the New Orleans Pelicans are playing the Minnesota Timberwolves (at home).

Zion Williamson made his return to action and had nine points, four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block while shooting 4/8 from the field in his first 13 minutes of playing time.

He also had a big highlight in the first half.

Via Bleacher Report: "WELCOME BACK ZION 💥"

WELCOME BACK ZION 💥 pic.twitter.com/YOazlzsQbY

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 8, 2025

Before Tuesday, Williamson had only appeared in six games during the 2024-25 season.

He came into play with averages of 22.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.2 blocks per contest while shooting 45.2% from the field and 33.3% from the three-point range.

ZION WILLIAMSON IS HERE 💪 pic.twitter.com/GfCzByh2ON

— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 8, 2025

The Pelicans will need Williamson to return to his All-Star form, as they have been among the worst teams in the NBA.

They entered the night as the 15th seed in the Western Conference with a 7-29 record in 36 games.

Zion is BACK tonight ‼️

He's played only 6 games this season due to a hamstring injury pic.twitter.com/8eCeWMmnKP

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 7, 2025

The Pelicans are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (but just 2-8 over their last ten).

After the Timberwolves, they will remain in New Orleans to host the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday.

At home, the Pelicans have gone 5-14 in 19 games.

Jan 7, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson warms up with a smile while wearing a shirt that honors the victims of the New Year’s Eve Bourbon Street Attack before a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images / Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Williamson was the first pick in the 2019 NBA Draft after one season of college basketball at Duke.

Despite dealing with injuries, the 24-year-old has been able to make two NBA All-Star Games in his first four seasons.