April 3rd - The Trail Blazers defeated the Pelicans 118-106. Holiday contributed 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Avdija had 26 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. For the Pelicans, Fells scored 21 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist, while Murphy III added 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists.

In the first quarter, the Trail Blazers took the lead thanks to a combined effort from Holiday and Avdija. The Pelicans kept the score close by attacking the paint. At the end of the first quarter, the Trail Blazers led 35-32. In the second quarter, the Pelicans hit consecutive three-pointers to take the lead and even widened the gap at one point. The Trail Blazers relied on Avdija and Kamara to keep scoring but were still slightly on the back foot. At halftime, the Pelicans led 65-60.

After switching sides, Holiday led the Trail Blazers on a comeback, quickly taking the lead and establishing an advantage. The Pelicans' offensive efficiency dropped, and they failed to respond in time. At the end of the third quarter, the Trail Blazers led 88-81 . In the final quarter, the Pelicans narrowed the gap, but Holiday hit consecutive three-pointers in the crucial moments, and Avdija also secured the victory through free throws and drives. Ultimately, the Trail Blazers defeated the Pelicans 118-106 .

Pelicans player statistics

Fells had 21 points , 2 rebounds , and 1 assist; Murphy III had 19 points , 8 rebounds , and 2 assists; Williamson had 15 points , 1 rebound , and 3 assists; Bay had 15 points , 6 rebounds , and 1 assist; Quinn had 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists; Jones had 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists; Murray had 9 points , 8 rebounds , and 4 assists ; Missy had 6 points and 7 rebounds; and Pivi had 2 rebounds and 3 assists.

Trail Blazers player statistics

Holiday had 27 points , 5 rebounds, and 9 assists; Avdija had 26 points , 8 rebounds , and 7 assists ; Camara had 23 points, 4 rebounds , and 1 assist ; Henderson had 14 points, 1 rebound, and 3 assists; Thybulle had 13 points , 5 rebounds , and 1 assist ; Williams had 6 points , 10 rebounds, and 1 assist; Murray had 5 points , 3 rebounds, and 1 assist; and Klingan had 4 points , 9 rebounds, and 2 assists .

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