Pelicans Beat Wizards 132-120 in NBA Matchup

The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Washington Wizards 132-120 in a matchup of struggling teams, with CJ McCollum scoring a career-high 50 points. Despite a strong first half, the Wizards faltered defensively, allowing Pelicans to dominate the second half with a staggering offensive rating. Yves Missi continued to impress, recording his eighth double-double of the season with 12 points and 11 rebounds. The Pelicans are facing injury challenges with key players Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, and Karlo Matkovic all sidelined. Both teams will meet again, with the next game scheduled for Sunday at 6:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena. The Wizards' poor record now stands at 6-26, while the Pelicans are slightly better at 6-29.