Photos: The New Orleans Pelicans start the season without Zion Williamson and win
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READ DEETS HERE: Zion Williamson won't play in the New Orleans Pelicans' season opener Wednesday night
READ ON: Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum lead Pelicans to opening-night win over Bulls
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) shoots over Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) is defended by Chicago Bulls forward Julian Phillips (15) during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (7) strips the ball from New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2) shoots over Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) shoots a three pointer as Chicago Bulls forward Talen Horton-Tucker (22) defends during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) is congratulated by New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) after sinking a three pointer against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) reacts after sinking a three pointer against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) reacts to not getting a foul call during the first half of the basketball game against the Chicago Bulls at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) shoots over Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) jumps on New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) while being introduced before the start of the game against the Chicago Bulls at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) is guarded by Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) reacts after sinking a three pointer against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) is defended by Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (7) during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans center Daniel Theis (10) and Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) tip-off the season at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) shoots over Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (7) during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) drives to the basket as Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) defends during the first half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) is fired up while being introduced before the start of the game against the Chicago Bulls at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) denies Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) the basket during the second half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Javonte Green (4) gets a high five from New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) during the second half of the basketball game against the Chicago Bulls at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Javonte Green (4) reacts after asking a shot against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) looks a t a loose ball during the second half of the basketball game against the Chicago Bulls at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) holds his left wrist after a play against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) and the bench react after New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2) sinks a three point against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Javonte Green (4) defends Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) during the second half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) gets past Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (7) for two points during the second half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune)
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If you’re a sports fan in New Orleans, you should’ve known a night like Wednesday was probably too good to be true.