The Portland Trail Blazers didn’t require a heroic, improbable comeback from Damian Lillard on Thursday night to hold off the energized but inexperienced New Orleans Pelicans team. Portland used a complete team effort to manufacture a 101-93 victory. With the win they improve to 24-16 on the season and move back into fifth place in the crowded Western Conference standings.
Damian Lillard led the way with 36 points, and Enes Kanter chipped in a double-double with 16 points and 13 boards.
First Quarter
The Blazers made an early effort to get CJ McCollum in the mix, going to him in each of the first few possessions.