Mar 17, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) dunks against Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

NBA Fans React to Zion Williamson's Monster Dunk in Pelicans-Pistons

Originally posted on New Orleans Pelicans on SI
By Farbod Esnaashari | Last updated Mar 17, 2025 11:40 PM ET

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 destroyed the Pelicans by 46 points.

While the game was one that the New Orleans Pelicans and their fans would rather forget, there was one moment that had fans of both teams excited.

As the Pelicans were down 29 points against the Pistons, Zion Williamson posterized Isaiah Stewart in what was an insane dunk.

Via @TheHoopCentral: "ZION POSTER ON BEEF STEW. "

ZION POSTER ON BEEF STEW.

pic.twitter.com/yyBs46eNr6
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) March 18, 2025

It was a moment that immediately went viral online, one individual clip alone gathered over 300,000 views in under two hours. The dunk came in different views and angles.

DON'T JUMP WITH ZION WILLIAMSON. pic.twitter.com/IhU4wqww9h
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 18, 2025

For as great as Zion's dunk was, Pelicans fans weren't happy with the blowout happening in the process.

"You’re getting beat by 25+ points. Have some pride," said one frustrated Pelicans fan.

"That’s cool. Almost lost by 50 too," said another fan "referencing the 40 point blowout.

"pelicans scored 7 pts in the final 8 minutes," said another fan.

ZION OVER ISAIAH STEWART…

… to cut the lead to 27.pic.twitter.com/BKkpZnvwgh
— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) March 18, 2025

The New Orleans Pelicans aren't what fans envisioned they would be at the start of the season, but they're not going to be favored to win many games moving forward. The team is shorthanded and 14th place in the Western Conference for a reason.

The only thing left for the franchise is to figure out a way to make sure Zion Williamson is healthy next seaso.

This article first appeared on New Orleans Pelicans on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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