Zion Williamson scored 18 points, including seven down the stretch, in his return to the lineup to help the Pelicans pull away late. Jordan Poole had 16 for New Orleans, who outrebounded Chicago 53-43 and outscored the Bulls 60-46 in the paint.

The Chicago Bulls will enter the United Center tonight looking for their first winning streak since mid-November. New Orleans only has four wins on he season,