Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant will miss his fifth consecutive game due to a face contusion when Portland plays the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday evening on the road, the organization announced on social media.
Portland forward Deni Avdija is also questionable to play due to a right wrist sprain, while Blazers wing Matisse Thybulle is still out with a right ankle sprain.
INJURY REPORT 1/8 @ NOP:
OUT
Jerami Grant (Face Contusion)
Matisse Thybulle (R Ankle Sprain)
QUESTIONABLE
Deni Avdija (R Wrist Sprain)
Grant sustained the injury during Portland’s 126-122 home win over the Dallas Mavericks on Dec.