The New Orleans Pelicans welcomed Zion Williamson back to the court Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite the star's return, Minnesota won its second game in as many nights, defeating the Pelicans 104-97.

Anthony Edwards highlighted a 32-point performance with seven 3-pointers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 104-97 to take some luster off of Zion Williamson’s return from a

It wasn’t enough though as the Pelicans fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 104-97 Tuesday night at Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans (7-30) were hoping Williamson’s return could keep the momentum going from the past four days when the team won back-to-back games for just the second time this season.

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

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

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been cleared to return to action against Minnesota on Tuesday night after missing 27 games with a left hamstring strain.

Zion Williamson scored 22 points to go along with six rebounds, four assists, three steals and a block in his return from a 27-game injury absence.

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 Pelicans star Zion Williamson is available to return to the lineup Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team announced. Monday, Pelicans coach Willie

Anthony Edwards finished with 32 points, leading the Wolves past a New Orleans team that got 29 points from Dejounte Murray and 22 points from Zion Williamson.