Shooting, not effort, was the Pelicans' problem in their sixth straight loss

Fansided | January 3, 2026

The Pelicans' inability to shoot from beyond the arc has hurt them all season, but may have reached a breaking point tonight against Portland.

Jan 2, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) looks on against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The New Orleans Pelicans fell 122-109 to the Portland Trail Blazers, extending their losing streak to six straight games. I may be starting to sound like a broken record, but the Pelicans are in desperate need of consistent shooting from beyond the arc.