Trey Murphy III scored 31 points to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 110-100 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. C.J. McCollum added 29 points, including five 3-pointers, against his former team. Zion Williamson contributed 22 points and seven rebounds. Deandre Ayton led the Trail Blazers with 30 points and 13 rebounds.
Scoot Henderson had 19 points and 15 assists for Portland. New Orleans moved into sixth place in the Western Conference thanks to the win and Phoenix's loss to the Clippers. Henderson also set a rookie record with 15 assists and 10 points in the first half.