Two big differences between then and now is the Philadelphia 76ers have played their way out of the top five, going 10-5 since Dec. 2 as they’ve gotten healthier, and the New Orleans Pelicans have closed the gap on the Wizards at the top, er… bottom?

The Pelicans are playing the Timberwolves this Tuesday night, but will Zion Williamson make his much-awaited return this evening?

Zion Williamson is getting closer to returning to the New Orleans Pelicans. Williamson, who has missed more than two months because of a strained left hamstring, is listed as questionable for New Orleans' home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.