The Pelicans put away the Trail Blazers 138-117 behind a scorching third quarter and a career-high 31 points from Zion Williamson.
Both the New Orleans Pelicans and Portland Trail Blazers were playing well coming into tonight’s matchup, which could have playoff implications down the road. The Trail Blazers came out firing, opening up a 16 point lead early in the first half behind impressive play from Hassan Whiteside, who had a double-double in the second quarter and was having his way with Derrick Favors.