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.

Pelicans guard CJ McCollum dropped a historic 50-burger in Friday's win against the Wizards on some elite efficiency.

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.

It might only be a matter of time before the Pelicans decide to sell off key pieces, such as CJ McCollum, via trade.

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.

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.

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 ...

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) dribbles the ball down the court as Washington Wizards guard Jared Butler (4) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5 ...