The New Orleans Pelicans had a chance to move within one game of the third seed in the Western Conference race, but they were unable to come through in the clutch against the Portland Trail Blazers. E’Twaun Moore launched several three-point attempts that would have given the Pelicans the lead with just seconds remaining in regulation, yet neither shot found the bottom of the net, leading to the disappointing 107-103 loss.
New Orleans entered the fourth quarter with a small 75-71 lead, but legitimate hope existed the Pelicans would find a way to pull out the victory.