The Blazers will want to move on from a 104-111 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, a game in which Carmelo Anthony managed 6 offensive rebounds and 15 rebounds. Anfernee Simons was on point last game, providing 22 points (7-of-12 from the field), 7 rebounds and 6 threes made.
The Pelicans will want to move on from a 118-123 loss at home to the Oklahoma-City Thunder, a game in which Zion Williamson got in 32 points (11-of-19 shooting), 3 offensive rebounds and 6 rebounds.
Will Anfernee Simons replicate his 22 point performance in the last game’s loss to the Grizzlies? This season the teams lost all of the 3 head-to-head matchups between the teams. The Pels has outscored 2 times out of the previous 2 matchups between the teams. The Blazers have won just 2 of their last 5 games. Both teams are expected to be at full strength today with no notable injuries.
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The Pelicans are much better at passing than the Blazers; they rank No. 7 in assists, while the Blazers rank just No. 30.
Both teams are well rested having at least 3 days between games. The Blazers will be playing at home vs DET, home vs BOS, away vs IND. Get all the Blazers tickets with no fees at TickPick. Top seats to Portland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter starting from 50 dollars!
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