In a commanding performance, the Portland Trail Blazers overwhelmed the New Orleans Pelicans with a final score of 119-100.
The Trail Blazers set the tone early, scoring an impressive 75 points in the first half alone, marking their highest scoring half of the season.
Deni Avdija led the charge with 26 points, while Shaedon Sharpe contributed significantly, although his exact halftime score remains unconfirmed.
Despite efforts from CJ McCollum and Dejounte Murray, who scored 23 and 20 points respectively, the Pelicans struggled defensively from the outset, trailing by 33 points at halftime.
The game was further complicated for New Orleans by the absence of several key players due to injuries, including Herb Jones and Brandon Boston Jr., whose recent addition to the team has been notable despite his injury challenges.