Portland Defeats New Orleans 118-106

Trail Blazers hand Pelicans another loss in NBA action

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:33am

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An abstract painting featuring bold, sweeping brushstrokes in neon shades of orange, pink, and blue, capturing the dynamic motion and intensity of a basketball game.The Trail Blazers' balanced scoring attack proved too much for the Pelicans to overcome in this high-energy NBA matchup.New Orleans Today

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans by a score of 118-106 in an NBA matchup. The Pelicans were led in scoring by Tari Fears with 21 points, while Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram each contributed 15 points. However, it was not enough to overcome the Trail Blazers' balanced attack.

Why it matters

This game is part of the regular NBA season schedule and the results will impact the standings and playoff positioning for both teams as they compete to make the postseason.

The details

The Trail Blazers were able to pull away in the second half, outscoring the Pelicans 59-49 over the final two quarters. Portland's offense was led by a strong team effort, with no single player scoring more than 20 points. In contrast, the Pelicans relied heavily on Tari Fears' 21 points, while their other top scorers Williamson and Ingram were held in check.

  • The game was played on April 3, 2026.

The players

Tari Fears

A Pelicans player who led his team in scoring with 21 points.

Zion Williamson

A Pelicans player who scored 15 points in the game.

Brandon Ingram

A Pelicans player who also scored 15 points.

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The takeaway

This loss is another setback for the Pelicans as they continue to struggle to find consistency this season. The Trail Blazers, on the other hand, were able to get a solid road win to keep pace in the competitive Western Conference playoff race.