Pelicans Secure Victory Over Trail Blazers Amidst Key Player Absences

Trey Murphy III leads New Orleans to a 93-84 win, as both teams face significant lineup challenges.

Trey Murphy III scored 24 points, leading the New Orleans Pelicans to a 93-84 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Pelicans achieved their fifth win in six games despite the absence of Zion Williamson due to a bruised left foot.
Portland struggled without starting guards Anfernee Simons and Malcolm Brogdon, as well as rookie guard Scoot Henderson.
Jerami Grant and Deandre Ayton led the Trail Blazers with 24 and 18 points, respectively, Ayton also securing 17 rebounds.
Both teams faced shooting challenges, with New Orleans shooting 47.4% and Portland 43.7%, and Portland making only 6 of 21 3-point attempts.