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.

McCollum led the Pelicans in scoring in the win, tying his career-high with 50 points. He also knocked down 10 three-pointers in the game. With this performance, McCollum made Pelicans history as he became the first player in franchise history with 50 or more points and 10 or more threes made in a game.

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.