Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray played ... especially at the beginning of the game," said guard Anfernee Simons, who scored a season-high 36 points. "I might not be ultra-aggressive, but ...

New Orleans welcomed the return of Zion Williamson after the star forward missed 27 straight games with a hamstring injury. Williamson was on a minutes restriction but played 28 minutes and went 9 ...

New Orleans played without power forward Zion Williamson ... Brandon Ingram (left ankle) missed his 14th straight game. Anfernee Simons scored 17 points and Toumani Camara 15 for Portland ...