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Portland Trail Blazers Get Solid Redemption Over New Orleans Pelicans – Game Highlights Basketball By Evan Brooks On Oct 28, 2024 Last updated Oct 28, 2024 After their heartbreaking near-win on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Portland Trail Blazers redeemed themselves solidly on Sunday at the Moda Center against the same team with a convincing 125-103 win.   Portland Trail Blazers versus New Orleans Pelicans Rematch Highlights In their first win of the season, the Portland Trail Blazers dominated on defense. They built a significant 59-47 by halftime, maintaining control over the game till the end. Highlights of Sunday’s rematch included: In the first half, the Blazers played their best half of basketball to date after initially falling behind 0-8. Rookie center Donovan Clingan delivered two of the Blazers’ eight blocked shots and had 7 points with 6 rebounds in less than 7 minutes. All five Blazers starters scored in double figures. Jerami Grant and Anfernee Simons scored 34 and 27 points respectively while Deandre Ayton added 17 on 7-of-9 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds. Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said after the game there were great individual performances and singled out Simons, Grant, and Ayton for their efforts. Former Blazers star CJ McCollum scored 27 points for the Pelicans and Brandon Ingram got 14 points and eight rebounds. Zion Williamson added 14 points on 3-of-12 shooting to the scoreboard after shooting just 4 of 15 for 16 points on Friday. Williams returned to the game from an illness a few days ago. Sunday’s rematch leaves the Blazers at 1-2 after the two solid performances against the Pelicans, despite their opening-night disaster of a 140-104 loss to Golden State.   New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers Full Game Highlights   Anfernee Simons said getting the first win of the season felt good, especially against a very good team. They’ll be looking to continue that trajectory against the Sacramento Kings (0-2) on Monday at 7 p.m. Multnomah County Portland Portland Trail Blazers Share Twitter Facebook ReddIt WhatsApp Pinterest Email