The Portland Trail Blazers took full advantage of the depleted New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday night, winning 119-100 at the Smoothie King Center. The Blazers dominated from the start, winning the first quarter 40-24 and then building a 75-42 halftime lead. Their 75 first-half points and 68.9% shooting were season highs.

In fact, the Blazers almost scored more points in the first quarter (40) than the Pelicans scored in the entire first half (42). The Pels trailed 75-42 at the break, drawing boos from the home crowd as they headed to the locker room.

Deni Avdija scored 26 points, Shaedon Sharpe added 21 and the Portland Trail Blazers led from start to finish in a 119-100 victory over the struggling New Orleans Pelicans.

The New Orleans Pelicans recently saw the return of superstar Zion Williamson. While they have a 7-30 record through 37 games, there isn't much to be happy about for the club. The season feels lost in New Orleans, though at least Williamson is back on the court, right?

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The Portland Trail Blazers showed up in New Orleans tonight to play the Pelicans like the kids from South Park showing up to Sesame Street. You’re cute, Elmo, but Cartman is going to eat your lunch and feed you some Snuffleupagus Sandwiches.

Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray played together on the same team in a game for the first time on Tuesday night. Both players have missed significant