The Pelicans have the worst record in the Western Conference after 10 games.
Jrue Holiday, now with the Blazers, played seven seasons for the Pelicans.
Key injuries for the Blazers include Scoot Henderson, Damian Lillard, and Matisse Thybulle. The Pelicans are missing Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray and Jordan Poole.
The Blazers' offense scores only slightly fewer points per game than the Pelicans allow.
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Teams:: Portland Trail Blazers (5-5) at New Orleans Pelicans (2-8)
Date:: Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025
Time:: 5 p.m. PT
Location:: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans
TV:: KUNP (Antenna: 47.1. Xfinity: 16, 302, 1170. DirecTV: 47. Spectrum: 184) and NBA TV.
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Moneyline:: POR -345 NO +275
Spread:: POR -8.5
Over/Under:: 231.5
Portland:: Scoot Henderson (left hamstring tear), Damian Lillard (left Achilles tendon), Matisse Thybulle (left thumb surgery), and Blake Wesley (right foot fracture) are out.
New Orleans:: Dejounte Murray (right Achilles rupture), Jordan Poole (left quad strain) and Zion Williamson (left hamstring strain) are out.
The Pelicans opened the season with a six-game losing streak. Blazers point guard Jrue Holiday played seven seasons for New Orleans, averaging 18.9 points. Portland has lost three of its last four games and is trying to avoid its first three-game losing streak of the season. Shaedon Sharpe had his best game of the season in the loss, finishing with 31 points.
Q: Where is the game being played?
The game is at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
Q: What TV channel is the game on?
KUNP and NBA TV.
Q: Who are the key players that are injured?
Scoot Henderson, Damian Lillard, and Zion Williamson are among the injured players.
The Pelicans are struggling this season, while the Blazers are trying to avoid a losing streak.
Key injuries will impact both teams' performance.
Jrue Holiday's matchup against his former team adds an interesting dynamic.
Consider the injury reports and team performance when making betting decisions.
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