Zion Williamson symbolically announced his return from a 27-game injury absence with a breakaway dunk in which he rotated 360 degrees in the air while throwing down a crowd-pleasing, double-clutch, roundhouse jam.

Williamson put on a show, but the Pelicans dropped to a Western Conference-worst 7-30 with a loss to the Timberwolves.

The Pelicans (7-29) won their last two games, beating the Washington Wizards Friday in New Orleans and again Sunday in D.C. Trey Murphy was ruled “out” for Tuesday after spraining his left ankle Sunday.

New Orleans Pelicans fans have waited nearly two months to see their star forward back on the court, and he returned on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolv

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is expected to make his return to the court Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing the previous 27 games going into Tuesday night due to a left hamstring strain. The team has upgraded him to available after listing him as questionable following Monday’s practice.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Zion Williamson scored 22 points Tuesday (Jan. 7) in his first game in two months, but the Pelicans still lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 104-97. Anthony Edwards highlighted a 32-point performance with seven 3-pointers to take the luster off Williamson’s return from a 27-game absence.

Dejounte Murray was also listed as questionable. Murray has been dealing with elbow soreness, but played in Sunday’s game. He recorded his first triple double of the season in that game, finishing with 14 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds.

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson is on the verge of returning to action after missing two months because of a left hamstring strain.

The Pelicans announced that Williamson, who returned to practice last week, has been upgraded to questionable for Tuesday’s home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.Source: ESPN