New Orleans Looks to Break Home Losing Streak Against Portland

New Orleans Pelicans are set to face the Portland Trail Blazers as they aim to end a disappointing home losing streak. The matchup is scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m. EST. Currently, the Pelicans hold a record of 3-22 and sit last in the Western Conference, while the Trail Blazers are 9-15, ranking 10th.

Current Standings and Records

In their recent performances, New Orleans has struggled substantially, recording only one victory against Western Conference teams, which places them at a challenging 1-19. Their record includes a dismal 1-10 in contests decided by ten or more points.

• Pelicans Record: 3-22 (15th in Western Conference)
• Trail Blazers Record: 9-15 (10th in Western Conference)

Previous Matchup

This encounter marks their second meeting of the season. The Trail Blazers emerged victorious in the first game, winning 125-117 on November 13, with notable contributions from Shaedon Sharpe, who scored 35 points.

Team Performance Overview

The Pelicans have an average of 11.0 successful three-pointers per game, although this is lower than the 12.5 three-pointers they concede. Additionally, New Orleans’ opponents have shot an impressive 49.8% from the field, while the Trail Blazers have a shooting percentage of 44.2%.

Top Players

• Trey Murphy III: 21.0 points per game on a shooting percentage of 47.7% (Pelicans)
• Jose Alvarado: Averaging 2.0 three-pointers per game over the last 10 games (Pelicans)
• Deni Avdija: 25.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game (Trail Blazers)
• Jerami Grant: 21 points and 7 rebounds per game over the last 10 games (Trail Blazers)

Recent Game Performance

In the last 10 games, the Pelicans’ record is a disappointing 1-9. They have averaged 119.2 points, 42.9 rebounds, and 26.7 assists per game while shooting 48.1% from the field. However, they have allowed their opponents to average 126.1 points.

Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers have recorded a 3-7 record in their last 10 games, with an average of 112.7 points per game and a shooting percentage of 42.7%, while their opponents have averaged 118.0 points.

Injury Report

• Pelicans:
  • Dejounte Murray: Out (leg)
  • Zion Williamson: Out (abductor)
  • Jordan Poole: Day to day (quad)
• Trail Blazers:
  • Scoot Henderson: Out (hamstring)
  • Matisse Thybulle: Out (thumb)
  • Robert Williams III: Out (illness)
  • Jrue Holiday: Day to day (calf)
  • Blake Wesley: Out (foot)
  • Donovan Clingan: Day to day (leg)
  • Damian Lillard: Out for the season (achilles)

The stakes are high for the Pelicans as they attempt to turn their fortunes around against the Trail Blazers and break their four-game home losing streak.