The New Orleans Pelicans (7-30) meet the Portland Trail Blazers (12-23) at 8:00 PM ET on Wednesday, at Smoothie King Center. CJ McCollum of the Pelicans is a player to watch.
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Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers: Jan. 8 Viewing Options
- Game day: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: KATU, KUNP, and Gulf Coast Sports
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
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Pelicans' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44% | 29 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.4% | 29 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 42.7 | 24 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.7 | 26 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.1 | 16 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.3 | 11 |
Trail Blazers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.9% | 23 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.9% | 27 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.2 | 22 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 44.5 | 20 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.8 | 26 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.3 | 11 |
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Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Top Players
Pelicans
- McCollum has a statline of 22.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists for the Pelicans.
- Yves Missi adds 9.4 points, 1.4 assists and 8.4 rebounds per outing, while Dejounte Murray contributes with 16.1 points, 7.9 assists and 6.4 rebounds per game.
- Among active players, the Pelicans are led by McCollum from long distance. He makes 3.1 shots from deep per game.
- Murray records 2.5 steals per game. Missi collects 1.4 blocks a game.
Trail Blazers
- Anfernee Simons' performance this season has resulted in strong scoring and assists numbers, with 18.6 points per game and 5.1 assists per game to go with 2.7 rebounds per contest.
- Deandre Ayton's per-game averages this season are 14.3 points, 1.5 assists and 10.2 rebounds.
- Simons makes 2.8 treys per game.
- The Trail Blazers' defensive efforts get a boost from Toumani Camara's 1.4 steals and Donovan Clingan's 1.5 blocks per game.
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Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Injury Report
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Brandon Ingram: Out (Ankle),
Trey Murphy III: Out (Ankle),
Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring)
Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers:
Donovan Clingan: Out (Rest),
Matisse Thybulle: Out (Ankle),
Jerami Grant: Out (Face)
Pelicans' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2024 | Clippers | L 116-113 | Home |
| 1/1/2025 | Heat | L 119-108 | Away |
| 1/3/2025 | Wizards | W 132-120 | Home |
| 1/5/2025 | Wizards | W 110-98 | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Timberwolves | L 104-97 | Home |
| 1/8/2025 | Trail Blazers | - | Home |
| 1/10/2025 | 76ers | - | Away |
| 1/12/2025 | Celtics | - | Away |
| 1/14/2025 | Bulls | - | Away |
| 1/15/2025 | Mavericks | - | Home |
| 1/17/2025 | Jazz | - | Home |
Trail Blazers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/28/2024 | Mavericks | W 126-122 | Home |
| 12/30/2024 | 76ers | L 125-103 | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Lakers | L 114-106 | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Bucks | W 105-102 | Away |
| 1/6/2025 | Pistons | L 118-115 | Away |
| 1/8/2025 | Pelicans | - | Away |
| 1/9/2025 | Mavericks | - | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Heat | - | Home |
| 1/14/2025 | Nets | - | Home |
| 1/16/2025 | Clippers | - | Home |
| 1/18/2025 | Rockets | - | Home |
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