The Phoenix Suns (27-31) play the first of back-to-back home games against the New Orleans Pelicans (15-43) on Thursday.

Zion Williamson delivered his first career triple-double, posting 27 points, a career-high-tying 11 assists, and 10 rebounds to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a convincing 124-116 road win over the slumping Phoenix Suns.

Zion Williamson scored 27 points, matched his career high of 11 assists and collected 10 rebounds for his first career triple-double while leading the New Orleans Pelicans to a solid 124-116 road vict

The New Orleans Pelicans stunned the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night, securing a 124-116 road victory behind a dominant performance from Zion Williamson. The Pelicans, now 16-43, overwhelmed the Suns with their relentless attack,

The injuries have taken on toll on Zion Williamson during his six-year NBA career. So have the losses. But on nights like Thursday, there are tantalizing reminders of how much talent the 2019 No. 1 overall pick still possesses.

The Pelicans are ruling out Zion Williamson (return to conditioning), Dejounte Murray (Achilles rupture) and CJ McCollum (rest) along with Herbert Jones (torn rotator cuff) and Brandon Boston (left ankle sprain).

The Suns allowed Zion Williamson to have his first career triple-double. He finished with 27 points, ten rebounds, 11 assists and two blocks while shooting 13/17 from the field in 31 minutes of playing time.

Kevin Durant — one of the most lethal shooters in NBA history — shot a 3-pointer. It clanged off the rim and Williamson soared in the air and snagged it with his right hand for the first triple double of his NBA career. Williamson finished his night with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in what ended up being a 124-116 victory over the Suns.

The Phoenix Suns (27-32) play the second of back-to-back games against the New Orleans Pelicans (16-43) at home on Friday.