{"id":31937,"date":"2026-01-02T20:28:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T00:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/trail-blazers-face-pelicans-tonight-as-portland-looks-to-extend-winning-ways-in-new-orleans-while-fighting-five-game-losing-streak\/"},"modified":"2026-01-02T20:28:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T00:28:05","slug":"73653-trail-blazers-face-pelicans-tonight-as-portland-looks-to-extend-winning-ways-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/73653-trail-blazers-face-pelicans-tonight-as-portland-looks-to-extend-winning-ways-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Trail Blazers face Pelicans tonight as Portland looks to extend winning ways in New Orleans while fighting five-game losing streak"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Trail Blazers face Pelicans tonight<\/b> as Portland looks to extend winning ways in New Orleans. Portland (14-20) aims to rebound from a devastating 124-95 loss<\/b> to Oklahoma City on New Year’s Eve, while New Orleans (8-27) attempts to snap a five-game losing streak<\/b> at home. The matchup at Smoothie King Center<\/b> Friday night presents both teams with an opportunity to salvage their faltering seasons.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Trail Blazers favored at -2.5 spread<\/b> despite recent poor form and extensive injuries<\/li>\n
  • Pelicans won the most recent matchup 143-120 on December 11<\/b>, their highest-scoring output of the season<\/li>\n
  • New Orleans is 1-12 without Herbert Jones<\/b>, a defensive anchor now sidelined by ankle injury<\/li>\n
  • Portland sits 1.5 games ahead of 11th place<\/b> in West standings, desperately needing this road victory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Matchup Overview and Recent Form<\/h2>\n

    Portland enters Friday night<\/b> reeling from a humbling loss to the Thunder, where 25 turnovers<\/b> and 39% shooting plagued their performance. The Trail Blazers averaged just 95 points<\/b>, matching their season low, and looked vulnerable without several key contributors. New Orleans<\/b> suffered its own defeat Wednesday in Chicago, with Zion Williamson<\/b> scoring 31 points<\/b> in a 134-118 loss<\/b>, extending the Pelicans’ struggles.<\/p>\n

    The season series between these teams has been wildly inconsistent. Portland won the first meeting<\/b> 125-117, but New Orleans dominated December 11’s rematch<\/b> with that explosive 143-point performance. The difference came down to pace and aggression, with the Pelicans launching 112 shots compared to Portland’s 102<\/b>, while accumulating 56 rebounds to Portland’s 43<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Key Storylines: Zion’s Impact and Defensive Struggles<\/h2>\n

    Zion Williamson’s return<\/b> changes everything for New Orleans. The All-Star forward missed the first two Pelicans-Trail Blazers matchups<\/b> with injuries but has now appeared in games, averaging 22.7 points<\/b> and 5.8 rebounds<\/b> this season. Williamson’s presence<\/b> created major problems for Portland in the December 11 blowout, as the star forward’s athleticism and scoring proved impossible to contain.<\/p>\n

    Portland’s defensive concerns extend beyond individual matchups. The Thunder exposed Portland’s turnover problems<\/b> with 25 forced miscues, and the Trail Blazers allowed 39% shooting efficiency<\/b> despite Oklahoma City not even needing to be efficient. New Orleans’ struggles center on an 1-12 record without Herbert Jones<\/b>, a two-time All-Defense selection whose absence has devastated the Pelicans’ defensive rating, which sits at 119.4 points allowed per 100 possessions<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Statistical Breakdown and Injury Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Metric<\/td>\nTrail Blazers<\/td>\nPelicans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Record<\/td>\n14-20<\/b><\/td>\n8-27<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Offensive Ranking<\/td>\n24th (112.5 PPP)<\/b><\/td>\n25th (112.2 PPP)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Rebounding %<\/td>\n7th (51.2%)<\/b><\/td>\n24th (48.7%)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Key Out Players<\/td>\nGrant, Henderson, Holiday<\/b><\/td>\nJones, Murray, Queen<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    Portland’s injury list<\/b> includes Jerami Grant<\/b> (Achilles tendonitis), Scoot Henderson<\/b> (hamstring tear), Jrue Holiday<\/b> (calf strain), Damian Lillard<\/b> (Achilles), and Blake Wesley<\/b> (foot fracture). The Trail Blazers are forced to start rookies and bench players<\/b>, severely limiting their offensive options. Meanwhile, New Orleans has lost all five games<\/b> while Herbert Jones remained sidelined<\/b>, suggesting the Pelicans cannot generate consistent defensive stops when their anchor is unavailable.<\/p>\n

    Play-In Stakes and Playoff Implications<\/h2>\n

    This game holds massive importance<\/b> for both teams’ playoff hopes. Portland sits 1.5 games ahead of 11th place<\/b> in the Western Conference, holding the final play-in spot, while New Orleans trails 6.5 games behind Portland<\/b> for that crucial 10th seed. Every game carries extra weight with the Pelicans essentially fighting for their playoff lives, and a loss puts them further below the play-in threshold.<\/p>\n

    The Trail Blazers understand<\/b> that remaining in the top 10 requires them to overcome their recent setbacks and defensive vulnerabilities. Portland’s depth issues have exposed them on the road, yet they remain slight -2.5 favorites<\/b> due to their better record and home injuries to New Orleans. This matchup will reveal whether Portland can stabilize or if New Orleans can finally snap their losing streak.<\/p>\n

    Which Team Can Find Momentum Tonight?<\/h2>\n

    Both squads desperately need a victory tonight. Portland looks to extend winning ways<\/b> and prove their 14-20 record reflects injuries rather than fundamental problems. New Orleans<\/b> must finally break through against a Trail Blazers team<\/b> that has struggled without key contributors. The Pelicans’ 143-point offensive explosion in their last meeting<\/b> shows they can compete fiercely when executing pace-and-space concepts under coach James Borrego<\/b>. Will tonight’s game showcase another high-scoring affair, or will Portland’s rebounding advantage<\/b> prove too much for New Orleans’ weak defensive unit<\/b>?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":31936,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Smoothie King Center\",\"description\":\"venue\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"New Orleans\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Portland\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Chicago\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Oklahoma City\",\"description\":\"city\"}]}","_extracted_celebrities":"","_extracted_movies":"","_extracted_places":null,"_extracted_videos":"","_last_enrichment_date":"2026-01-02 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