The New Orleans Pelicans played without the suspended Zion Williamson and past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-115 Friday night.

The New Orleans Pelicans will be without Herb Jones for Friday night’s road game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Jones left Wednesday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers with a right shoulder sprain and didn’t return. He has has been ruled out.

The Pelicans suspended Zion Williamson for one game as Williamson was late for the team’s flight to Philadelphia on Thursday.

The New Orleans Pelicans recently saw the return of superstar Zion Williamson. While they have a 7-30 record through 37 games, there isn't much to be happy about for the club. The season feels lost in New Orleans, though at least Williamson is back on the court, right?

The New Orleans Pelicans suspended forward Zion Williamson one game for a “violation of team policies,” executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin announced Friday. Williamson will be out for Friday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers and will rejoin the team Saturday.

Zion Williamson has been tardy this season to multiple Pelicans practices or flights, which led to the one-game ban.