The New Orleans Pelicans are mired in a pretty miserable losing streak. The team hasn’t just lost its past four games, it’s been completely embarrassed.

After Wednesday’s 145-111 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, star center Zion Williamson had enough. Williamson called out the team for its “unacceptable” play, saying everyone needs to take a good, hard look at their performance and effort level, per ESPN.

"As men we have to, as a unit, players, coaches, everybody, you have to go look yourself in the mirror when you by yourself and say, did I do everything that I needed to do for my team?" Williamson said. "Did I do -- was I in the gaps on defense? Was I a low man when I was supposed to? Did I get out there and contest shots to make it tough on them? Did I do everything I needed to do? Did I give in real effort?

"That's what everybody has to do."

There might be something to those comments. The Pelicans’ 145 points allowed tied for the highest total given up by a team so far this season. Not only that, but it marked the third-straight game in which the Pelicans have allowed at least 138 points. One of those games was a franchise record 51-point loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.

Williamson missed that contest due to rest. It was the first time all season he’s missed a game.

To his credit, Williamson has produced this season. In 11 games, he’s averaging a team-leading 21.7 points. He’s also pulling down 5.2 rebounds and leads the team with 2.0 steals per game.

That performance hasn’t saved the Pelicans. Despite Williamson’s contributions, the team is just 4-8 on the season. Only the 1-9 Chicago Bulls have given up more points per game.

Williamson hasn’t done much winning since joining the Pelicans in 2019. In fact, the team has not made the playoffs since selecting Williamson with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.

When healthy, Williamson has proven to be a scoring force. But he’s battled various injuries, playing in 60 or more games just three times in his eight-year career.

Injuries have yet to plague Williamson this season, making the team’s 4-8 start an even bigger concern. If the team can’t win with Williamson in the lineup, what chance does it have should Williamson miss an extended period of time?