Injury-Hit Blazers Visit Pelicans in New Orleans as Zion Williamson Surges

Portland’s turnover woes meet a New Orleans defense that thrives on steals.

Overview

Tipoff is 5 p.m. PT at Smoothie King Center, with Portland 14-20 facing New Orleans 8-27 after the Pelicans dropped five straight.
Portland lists Jerami Grant, Scoot Henderson, Jrue Holiday, Damian Lillard, Matisse Thybulle, and Blake Wesley as out.
New Orleans is shorthanded with Dejounte Murray, Herbert Jones, Derik Queen, Saddiq Bey, and Trey Murphy III out.
Zion Williamson is available and on a scoring tear, averaging 26.3 points over his last seven games after missing earlier meetings with Portland.
Odds slightly favor Portland at POR -135 on the moneyline with a -2.5 spread and a 241.5 over/under, highlighting expectations for a high-scoring game.