109 Pelicans (Jan 2, 2026) Game Recap
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Key Points:
- Deni Avdija led the Portland Trail Blazers with 34 points and 11 assists, helping Portland secure a 122-109 victory over the injury-depleted New Orleans Pelicans.
- Portland took control in the second quarter and maintained the lead, fueled by strong performances from Donovan Clingan (11 points, 15 rebounds), Shaedon Sharpe (23 points), and Caleb Love (22 points, six 3-pointers).
- Zion Williamson scored 35 points for the Pelicans, but New Orleans struggled with depth due to injuries to Saddiq Bey, Trey Murphy III, and Derik Queen, contributing to their sixth consecutive loss.
- Portland capitalized on second-chance points and turnovers, scoring
