The Pelicans are on some kind of roll! New Orleans seized a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Portland Trail Blazers at home after a dominant 119-102 victory at the Smoothie King Center on Thursday night.
The Pelicans haven’t had a taste of the playoffs in three years, and New Orleans’ hunger was evident in their playoff home opener. Once again, the core four of Anthony Davis, Jrue Holiday, Rajon Rondo and Nikola Mirotic controlled the game, and it all started with the newest member of the group.