Zion Williamson made his return to the court Tuesday night following a 27-game absence with a hamstring strain. It was a welcome sight for fans of the New Orleans Pelicans and highlight-reel dunks. But it didn't result in a Pelicans win.

It wasn’t enough though as the Pelicans fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 104-97 Tuesday night at Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans (7-30) were hoping Williamson’s return could keep the momentum going from the past four days when the team won back-to-back games for just the second time this season.

Zion Williamson scored 22 points to go along with six rebounds, four assists, three steals and a block in his return from a 27-game injury absence.

Quentin Grimes was the unlikely hero for Dallas Tuesday as the injury-hit Mavericks out-classed LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 118-97 to snap a five-game NBA losing streak.

The Pelicans announced that Williamson will return to the court on Tuesday for New Orleans' game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Williamson has missed the last 27 games with a hamstring strain. He's played in just six of the Pelicans' 36 games this season.

Anthony Edwards highlighted a 32-point performance with seven 3-pointers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 104-97 to take some luster off of Zion Williamson’s return from a 27-game absence.

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

Anthony Edwards highlighted a 32-point performance with seven 3-pointers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 104-97 to take some luster off of Zion Williamson’s return from a