Williamson is known for his high-flying dunks, and he left the crowd erupting with a monster 360 dunk in the third quarter. The former No. 1 overall pick missed the last 27 games with a hamstring injury.

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.

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.