Portland Trail Blazers Get Solid Redemption Over New Orleans Pelicans – Game Highlights
After their heartbreaking near-win on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Portland Trail Blazers redeemed themselves solidly on Sunday at the Moda Center against the same team with a convincing 125-103 win.
Portland Trail Blazers versus New Orleans Pelicans Rematch Highlights
In their first win of the season, the Portland Trail Blazers dominated on defense. They built a significant 59-47 by halftime, maintaining control over the game till the end. Highlights of Sunday’s rematch included:
- In the first half, the Blazers played their best half of basketball to date after initially falling behind 0-8. Rookie center Donovan Clingan delivered two of the Blazers’ eight blocked shots and had 7 points with 6 rebounds in less than 7 minutes.
- All five Blazers starters scored in double figures. Jerami Grant and Anfernee Simons scored 34 and 27 points respectively while Deandre Ayton added 17 on 7-of-9 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds.
- Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said after the game there were great individual performances and singled out Simons, Grant, and Ayton for their efforts.
- Former Blazers star CJ McCollum scored 27 points for the Pelicans and Brandon Ingram got 14 points and eight rebounds. Zion Williamson added 14 points on 3-of-12 shooting to the scoreboard after shooting just 4 of 15 for 16 points on Friday. Williams returned to the game from an illness a few days ago.
- Sunday’s rematch leaves the Blazers at 1-2 after the two solid performances against the Pelicans, despite their opening-night disaster of a 140-104 loss to Golden State.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers Full Game Highlights
Anfernee Simons said getting the first win of the season felt good, especially against a very good team.
They’ll be looking to continue that trajectory against the Sacramento Kings (0-2) on Monday at 7 p.m.