NBA regular season: Pelicans host Trail Blazers. Both teams traded leads in the first quarter before Portland closed with an 18-10 run to take the early advantage. New Orleans responded with hot shooting from beyond the arc in the second quarter to retake the lead, heading into halftime up by two points. In the third quarter, the Trail Blazers unleashed a 15-2 run to turn the tide, outscoring the Pelicans by 12 points in the period. The Trail Blazers maintained their advantage in the fourth quarter, with Sharpe's clutch scoring sealing the victory. Ultimately, the Trail Blazers secured a 125-117 road win over the Pelicans.

Deni Avdija: 32 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists Shaedon Sharpe: 35 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists Jrue Holiday: 17 points, 4 rebounds, 12 assists For the Pelicans: Derrick Queen: 26 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists Trey Murphy: 22 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists Saddiq Bey: 25 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists