In a game of changing leads, The Portland Trail Blazers were able to ride the tide in their favor to close the action, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans in a 106-95 win. Zion Williamson was a man amongst boys, but those same proverbial boys learned from their mistakes early, and showed great maturity in following the lead of Head Coach Chauncey Billups.
As has become habit, missing All-Star guard Damian Lillard was no bar to victory, as Jerami Grant stepped in with 10-20 shooting for 27 points in 42 minutes of play.
The Blazers stuck to their zone for the entirety of the second half.