If things had gone according to plan, the New Orleans Pelicans would be jockeying for playoff position as they go down the final stretch of the season.

Pelicans star Zion Williamson had trouble scoring against the Rockets on Thursday. Williamson was held to just 6 points in the first half, and even though he finished with 20 poin

Williamson's excellent play helps, but he is going to have to set the tone off the court for the Pelicans to move forward.