The Portland Trail Blazers took full advantage of the depleted New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday night, winning 119-100 at the Smoothie King Center. The Blazers dominated from the start, winning the first quarter 40-24 and then building a 75-42 halftime lead. Their 75 first-half points and 68.9% shooting were season highs.

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The Pelicans are playing to an average total of 224.3 ppg on the year, with the Trail Blazers averaging a total of 224.9 ppg. The Under is 5-2 in the last seven meetings between these teams. Find more NBA betting trends for Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans.

New Orleans lost last night at home to the Timberwolves, 104-97. Zion Williamson had 22 on 9 of 15 shooting in the loss. The Blazers lost in Motown Monday night to the Pistons 118-115. Anfernee Simons had 36 in the loss.

Deni Avdija scored 26 points, Shaedon Sharpe added 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers led wire to wire in a 119-100 victory over the struggling New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. New Orleans played without power forward Zion Williamson,

The Portland Trail Blazers still think they can make a run to the playoffs. It's not going to be easy for them, as they sit at 13th in the Western Conference standings. They clearly have some work to do if they are going to be able to stack up enough wins to make that happen.