NBA star Zion Williamson may be signed to the New Orleans Pelicans currently, but his name has been consistently among trade talks due to the team's struggling

The final moments of the 119-113 loss were stuffed with the slapstick goofiness expected from a Tuesday night matchup between two sub-500 teams.

New Orleans shot 12 for 22 in the fourth quarter while Chicago was 12 of 32. After entering the final period tied at 86, the Pelicans outscored the Bulls 33-27. The Pelicans return home Wednesday to host the Dallas Mavericks in the start of a four-game homestand.

The New Orleans Pelicans ended their road trip with a 119-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Trey Murphy III led all scorers with 32 points on a perfect 12/12

The New Orleans Pelicans ended the first half of the season just like they started the season: with a win over the Chicago Bulls.

Trey Murphy III scored a game-high 32 points and Zion Williamson added 21 points and nine assists to lift the visiting New Orleans Pelicans to a 119-113 victory against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday.

The New Orleans Pelicans (8-32) and Chicago Bulls (18-21) meet Tuesday. Tip-off from the United Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Pel

The Bulls' front office hasn't said anything about its plan as the trade deadline Feb. 6 nears, but losses such as the one Tuesday to the nine-win Pelicans should be all the information it needs.