Zion Williamson: We Have to Start with Ourselves

The New Orleans Pelicans lost 145-111 to the Brooklyn Nets at home, suffering their fourth straight defeat. After the game, Zion Williamson reacted sharply to his team's performance, describing it as "In one word, unacceptable."

On Sunday, the Pelicans lost 138-87 to the Golden State Warriors, suffering the most lopsided defeat in franchise history. Against Brooklyn, Williamson scored 29 points, making 8 of 14 shots and 12 of 14 free throws.

Williamson stressed that the solution to the problem will start with everyone accepting responsibility. While examining his own performance, he said he asked himself about his positioning in help defense and whether he applied shooting pressure when needed.

Saying the locker room remains united, Williamson noted that this alone would not be enough to solve the team's problems. He said the game footage has been reviewed, but argued that change must first begin within each individual.

Looking at the game's numbers, the Pelicans held Brooklyn to 24 points in the third quarter but managed only 15 of their own. In the final period, however, they conceded 38 points and fell far behind. Williamson said he tried to bring movement to the offense by moving between the defenders and finding open teammates.