Zion Williamson reacts to controversial dunk vs. Suns / News - Basketnews.com

Zion Williamson admitted he got carried away with his dunk at the end of the game against the Phoenix Suns.

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The New Orleans Pelicans 128-117 win against the Phoenix Suns ended up in controversy as Zion Williamson made a 360-degree slam just before the final buzzer.

Player of the Game EFF 38 Zion Williamson Points 35 Accuracy 13-17 Rebounds 7 Assists 4

Players and coaches from both teams swarmed around one another angrily as officials frantically stepped in to separate them before both teams finally walked off opposite ends of the court.

Williamson gestured triumphantly to roaring fans before disappearing down the tunnel to the locker room.

However, after the game, Williamson admitted that the whole situation could have been avoided.

"It was out of character for me, but you gotta understand they sent my teammates home last year," Zion said in the press conference. "I missed all last year. I got carried away a little bit. I admit that."

"When I was in that locker room [last year], my brothers were down because Suns sent us home. It's a tough moment to be a part of. At that moment, I got carried away. If they did the same thing, we wouldn't have a problem," added Williamson.

Zion finished the game with 35 points (13/17 2PT, 9/12 FT), 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, and 2 turnovers.

Meanwhile, C.J. McCollum was even blunter.

"They gotta back on defense if they don't want us to dunk the ball," said the Pelicans guard.

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