Williamson is finally healthy and not under team suspension. But can he prove to the franchise that he is ready, once and for all?

Jayson Tatum scored 38 points with 11 rebounds and Kristaps Porzingis had 19 points and 11 boards as the Boston Celtics overcame the return of Zion Williamson to the New Orleans lineup and beat the Pelicans 120-119.

Zion Williamson returned after serving a one-game suspension for violating team policies. Williamson scored 16 points but also recorded seven rebounds and five steals in his return. His activity on the defensive end allowed New Orleans easy transition buckets to keep them within striking distance much of the game.

After making just one appearance since his return from injury, Zion Williamson has dominated headlines. No, not because his performance was *that* dominant, though he was in decent form despite having made a return from injury.

Three days after New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson produced a highly encouraging performance in his first game back from a two-month injury absence on Tuesday night, the 2018-19 Duke basketball forward sat out a second straight outing.

The Pelicans have suspended Zion Williamson for one game for violating the team policies, according to David Griffin.