Willie Green will start his latest preferred lineup for the eighth time this season when the Pelicans battle the Trail Blazers: CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Brandon Ingram, Jaxson Hayes and Jonas Valanciunas.
New Orleans has posted a 5-2 record when this group has been together on the court at tip-off.
Larry Nance Jr., who missed the contest against the Lakers, is available off the bench.
The Trail Blazers will counter with Brandon Williams, Keon Johnson, CJ Elleby, Greg Brown III and Drew Eubanks.
While many Portland fans in the building will have an interest in the basketball game, of course, it’s fair to say that all eyes will be fixated on McCollum.