Jayson Tatum scored 38 points with 11 rebounds and Kristaps Porzingis had 19 points and 11 boards as the Boston Celtics overcame the return of Zion Williamson to the New Orleans lineup and beat the Pelicans 120-119.

With an upcoming matchup against the Boston Celtics, the eight-win Pelicans will need all they can get -- including Williamson on the floor -- to come away with a victory or even play a competitive game.

Zion Williamson has been suspended one game after arriving late to the New Orleans Pelicans' team flight to Philadelphia on Thursday, according to