The game also provided an intriguing matchup of big men, with the Wizards’ Alex Sarr and Pelicans’ Yves Missi winning rookie of the month honors for December.

Pelicans guard CJ McCollum tied a career-high with 50 points in just 30 minutes of play, tying an NBA record for 50 or more points and 10+ three-pointers in less than 35 minutes, joining Steph Curry and Klay Thompson to accomplish that.

Amidst CJ McCollum being involved in trade rumors, the New Orleans Pelicans guard might’ve increased his trade stock. He dropped a 50-burger on 18-27 shooting against the Washington Wizards in the 132-120 win.

The New Orleans Pelicans ended their 11-game losing streak after a 132-120 victory over the Washington Wizards Friday night. New Orleans won for the first time

CJ McCollum tied a career-high with 50 points and the host New Orleans Pelicans ended an 11-game losing streak by defeating the Washington Wizards 132-120 on Friday night. McCollum made 18 of 27 field-goal attempts, including 10 3-pointers on 16 attempts ...

The Pelicans (7-29) won consecutive games for the first time since beating the Chicago Bulls and the Trail Blazers to start the season. This was just the Pelicans’ second road win and first since that victory over the Blazers in the second game of the year. It ended the Pelicans’ 15-game road losing skid.

CJ McCollum provided one Friday night, knocking down 10 3-pointers and scoring 50 points to earn New Orleans a win over Washington.

WASHINGTON — CJ McCollum scored 25 points and Dejounte Murray had a triple-double to help the New Orleans Pelicans to a second straight victory over the Washington Wizards, 110-98 on Sunday night. Murray had 14 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds for his ...

New Orleans visits the Washington Wizards after CJ McCollum scored 50 points in the Pelicans' 132-120 win over the Washington Wizards.

CJ McCollum highlighted a career high-tying 50 points with 10 3-pointers in a game, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 132-120 victory over the Washington Wizards.

The Pelicans have had their best month of the season in January. What needs to happen for them to keep building on recent success?

PHILADELPHIA — CJ McCollum scored 38 points to lead a New ... The Sixers were pushed to final minute before holding off the lowly Wizards at home on Wednesday. They are 15-21 and hoping at ...