If there was any remaining question as to whether the Portland Trail Blazers had waved the white flag on their season, it was answered emphatically on Monday night. Sitting four starters, including Damian Lillard, the team turned in a lifeless performance as they were blown out by the New Orleans Pelicans by a final score of 124-90. The loss marked their third straight and ninth over the last ten contests.
The Pelicans, on the other hand, have now won five games in-a-row as they fight to secure a Play-In Tournament berth, or even a playoff spot outright.