Anfernee Simons made six 3-pointers and scored 25 points, and the Boston Celtics earned their first victory over the season by pulling away to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 122-90 on Monday night at Smoothie King Center.

Four days after rapper NBA YoungBoy came to the Smoothie King Center and did his thing, NBA Long Boy (San Antonio Spurs’ center Victor Wembanyama) came and did the same. The New Orleans Pelicans lost 120-116 in overtime to Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs Friday night.

Was it a clean poster? You be the judge of this. Zion Williamson took flight and yammed it over Victor Wembanyama.

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In a significant development for the New Orleans Pelicans, forward Zion Williamson has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics due to a left foot bone contusion. This late injury update, confirmed by coach Willie Green, raises concerns for both the player and the team as they navigate the early stages of the NBA season.