Zion Williamson leads Pelicans past Wizards 133-126 on career night for Washington’s Deni Avdija

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson scored 36 points, C.J. McCollum added 26 and the New Orleans Pelicans beat Washington 133-126 on Wednesday night, overcoming Deni Avdija's career-best 43 points for the Wizards. Avdija, a fourth-year player from Israel, blew past his previous high of 25 points before the midpoint of the third quarter, finishing with 20 points in that period. He also matched a season high with 14 rebounds, and and he helped keep it close until the final minute. New Orleans (33-2