Pelicans vs Trail Blazers
Fri, Jan 2
Final
Pelicans
Pelicans
(8 - 27)
109
-
122
Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers
(14 - 20)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 37 | 18 | 20 | 34 | 109 |
| Trail Blazers | 29 | 34 | 22 | 37 | 122 |
Venue: Smoothie King Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Zion Williamson
NOP | #1 | F
35
8
2
Deni Avdija
POR | #8 | F
34
7
11
Smart Game Analysis
Portland Trail Blazers has a 54% chance of winning the game
The Trail Blazers are favored to extend the Pelicans' losing streak to six games, capitalizing on New Orleans' defensive collapse and the absence of key stopper Herb Jones.
Key Analysis
- • New Orleans is missing elite defender Herb Jones, severely compromising a defense that already ranks 28th in the league.
- • Portland forward Deni Avdija is averaging a breakout 25.3 points per game and faces a Pelicans unit allowing 123.1 points per contest.
- • The Pelicans have surrendered 130 or more points in three of their last five games, indicating a total defensive breakdown.
- • Portland enters with momentum having won five of their last nine games, while New Orleans is mired in a five-game losing slump.
- • New Orleans has a dismal 8-27 record and has lost 21 of their last 22 games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- • To steal a win, the Pelicans must rely on Zion Williamson to dominate the paint and control the glass against a solid rebounding Portland team.
