On Monday night, the shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans were decimated by the Detroit Pistons in what was one of their worst losses in franchise history - Detroit

Despite being on the receiving end of a 127-81 beatdown from the Detroit Pistons, Williamson had himself a good game, putting up 30 points on 9-18 shooting from the field and 12-15 from the foul line. He's also made plenty of strides in the playmaking department, as he's currently averaging a career-best 5.3 assists per contest.

New Orleans received an up-close look at how much the Pistons have improved in a short span Monday, falling behind by 30-plus points at halftime

Trey Murphy III tore his labrum in the Pelicans' last game against the Pistons on Monday night, ending his fourth season in the NBA.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) holds his wrist after taking a fall on the court during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in New Orleans, Monday,

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered a crushing 127-81 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday night, despite a 30-point outburst from star forward Zion Williamson. The Pelicans have had a horrible season as they sit in 14th place in the Western Conference with an 18-51 record,