Zion Williamson resumed his assault on backboards and basketball players, leaving both at the mercy of his skills and strength. ''It's like he didn't miss a beat,'' New Orleans coach Willie Green said. ''You just throw the ball to him and watch what he does.'' Williamson returned from a one-year absence with 25 points and nine rebounds, powering the Pelicans to a season-opening 130-108 rout of the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. read https://www.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/recap/NBA_20221019_NO@BKN/