In fact, the Blazers almost scored more points in the first quarter (40) than the Pelicans scored in the entire first half (42). The Pels trailed 75-42 at the break, drawing boos from the home crowd as they headed to the locker room.

Pelicans start Zion Williamson adressed trade rumors following his return to action after two months on the shelf.

New Orleans Pelicans fans have waited nearly two months to see their star forward back on the court, and he returned on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolv