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.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been ruled out for their game against the Portland Trail Blazers as he continues his comeback from a left hamstring strain.

After making his return from a hamstring injury Tuesday against Minnesota and scoring 22 points in just 28 minutes, Zion Williamson is listed as out for Wednesday’s second game of a back-to-back