One of the lone bright defensive spots of the night came from two-way player Oscar Tshiebwe, who was by far the Jazz’s best defender against Williamson and was clawing to help on every possession, despite his lack of time spent with the Jazz and his shortcomings when it comes to understanding everything the team does schematically.

A newcomer is fitting well with Williamson, while two young players need to push themselves down the team's final stretch of the year.

The New Orleans Pelicans have made key injury decisions on Zion Williamson and C.J. McCollum ahead of Friday night's matchup against the Phoenix Suns.