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CHICAGO — Trey Murphy III scored 32 points and Zion Williamson added 21 as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Chicago Bulls 119-113. Williamson, in his third game since returning from a left hamstring strain and a one-game suspension, led the Pelicans in rebounds (seven) and assists (nine). Murphy shot 9 for 20 from the field — just 2 for 13 from 3-point distance — and was helped by hitting all 12 of his free throws. Zach LaVine, limited to two points in the first half, finished with 25 points for the Bulls.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) hangs from the rim after dunking during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. The Pelicans won 119-113. - AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh