Pelicans beat Blazers; Lillard misses all 10 threes. MORE:
’s shooting struggles to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 102-94 on Monday night.had 23 points and nine rebounds but Portland had its four-game winning streak snapped.Portland’s backcourt duo of Lillard and CJ McCollum was a combined 2 for 20 from the 3-point line. Lillard had an especially tough night, going 0 for 10 beyond the arc, the first time in his career that he’s failed to make a 3-pointer while attempting at least seven.
New Orleans was 15 for 35 from the 3-point line while Portland finished 4 for 29. The Pelicans outscored the Blazers 45-12 behind the arc.Anthony had 11 points in the first half of his return from injury, including a steal and 3-pointer at the first-quarter buzzer to tie the game at 31. However, Anthony’s 3-pointer was the only one the Blazers made in 12 attempts in the first half.
Lillard finished 6 of 21. He didn’t make a field goal in the fourth quarter until there were 58 seconds left. The Blazers led 56-54 at halftime but the Pelicans made six 3-pointers in the third quarter and pushed the ball while Portland continued to struggle shooting the ball from the outside. Anthony had eight points in the third quarter to help keep Portland within single digits.Kenrich WilliamsPelicans: Zion Williamson hasn’t played yet this season but while the Pelicans aren’t giving many details about his rehab, Williamson looks like someone who is getting closer to playing condition.
Trail Blazers: After missing the better part of the last two games, the Trail Blazers got Anthony back. Anthony banged knees with an opposing player in Portland’s win on Friday over the Orlando Magic and left after playing only 10 minutes. “He’s been working with the health and performance department over the last three games and it just gradually got to the point where he feels good to play,” coach Terry Stotts said.
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