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Trail Blazers vs Pelicans final: the Portland Trail Blazers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 122-109 on January 2, 2026 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Blazers | 29 | 34 | 22 | 37 | 122 |
| Pelicans | 37 | 18 | 20 | 34 | 109 |
Top Performers
Trail Blazers
- 34 PTS Deni Avdija
- 15 REB Donovan Clingan
- 11 AST Deni Avdija
Pelicans
- 35 PTS Zion Williamson
- 12 REB Kevon Looney
- 6 AST Jordan Poole
Trail Blazers vs Pelicans Box Score
Portland Trail Blazers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Clingan C | 29 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5-10 | 0-3 | 1-2 | +15 |
| Deni Avdija F | 38 | 34 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10-19 | 3-5 | 11-14 | +14 |
| Kris Murray F | 26 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1-7 | 0-3 | 4-5 | +19 |
| Toumani Camara F | 33 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4-11 | 4-11 | 2-3 | +10 |
| Shaedon Sharpe G | 30 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9-18 | 1-6 | 4-4 | 0 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Robert Williams III CF | 18 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Caleb Love G | 27 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7-13 | 6-11 | 2-2 | +3 |
| Sidy Cissoko G | 19 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2-7 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Yang Hansen C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Rayan Rupert GF | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +3 |
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yves Missi C | 20 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 1-1 | -4 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 29 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8-15 | 0-3 | 2-2 | -5 |
| Bryce McGowens GF | 24 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-9 | 2-2 | 3-4 | -25 |
| Zion Williamson F | 30 | 35 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15-26 | 0-0 | 5-8 | -17 |
| Jordan Poole G | 29 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5-16 | 4-11 | 2-3 | -1 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Kevon Looney F | 24 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Karlo Matkovic FC | 20 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7-8 | 2-3 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Jose Alvarado G | 20 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Micah Peavy G | 23 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1-9 | 0-5 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Jordan Hawkins G | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -7 |
Trail Blazers vs Pelicans Recap
The Trail Blazers beat the Pelicans by outscoring them 34-18 in the second quarter after trailing by 8 at the end of the first. Portland moved to 15-20, while New Orleans fell to 8-28.
A 29-37 deficit after Q1 became a 63-55 Trail Blazers lead at halftime. Portland led 85-75 after three quarters and added a 37-34 fourth. The Trail Blazers made 16 of 47 threes to the Pelicans' 8 of 30 and committed 9 turnovers to New Orleans' 15.
Deni Avdija led Portland with 34 points and 11 assists. Zion Williamson matched him with 35 points for the Pelicans, but Williamson's total did not carry New Orleans. Portland shot 41 of 92 overall, while the Pelicans went 44 of 98. The Trail Blazers won the free throw line, 24 of 30 against 13 of 18, and outrebounded New Orleans 46-42.
The number to know: 15 turnovers. New Orleans gave the ball away six more times than Portland did.
Team Stats
| Trail Blazers | Stat | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| 41-92 | Field Goals | 44-98 |
| 44.6% | FG % | 44.9% |
| 16-47 | 3-Pointers | 8-30 |
| 34.0% | 3P % | 26.7% |
| 24-30 | Free Throws | 13-18 |
| 80.0% | FT % | 72.2% |
| 46 | Rebounds | 42 |
| 19 | Off. Rebounds | 19 |
| 27 | Assists | 22 |
| 6 | Steals | 8 |
| 7 | Blocks | 11 |
| 9 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 17 | Fouls | 22 |
| 22 | Biggest Lead | 10 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Trail Blazers | 53.3% | 7.9% | 45.2% | 0.261 |
 Pelicans | 49.0% | 12.4% | 41.3% | 0.133 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Trail Blazers vs Pelicans Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, January 2, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Trail Blazers Rip City TV Network · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
- Arena
- Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Trail Blazers vs Pelicans Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Trail Blazers last 5
- L @ Thunder 95-124 Dec 31, 2025
- W vs Mavericks 125-122 Dec 29, 2025
- W vs Celtics 114-108 Dec 28, 2025
- L vs Clippers 103-119 Dec 26, 2025
- L vs Magic 106-110 Dec 23, 2025
Pelicans last 5
- L @ Bulls 118-134 Dec 31, 2025
- L vs Knicks 125-130 Dec 29, 2025
- L vs Suns 114-123 Dec 27, 2025
- L vs Suns 108-115 Dec 26, 2025
- L @ Cavaliers 118-141 Dec 23, 2025
Previous meetings
- Apr 2, 2026 Pelicans @ Trail Blazers 106-118
- Dec 11, 2025 Trail Blazers @ Pelicans 120-143
- Nov 12, 2025 Trail Blazers @ Pelicans 125-117
More NBA Games on Jan 2, 2026
- Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2123
Indiana Pacers2-2113Top: Fox 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-399
Washington Wizards2-2119Top: Champagnie 20 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-2111
New York Knicks0-399Top: Brunson 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-2108
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1113Top: Murray 34 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets3-1121
Milwaukee Bucks1-3122Top: Antetokounmpo 30 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2114
Chicago Bulls1-3121Top: Banchero 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-3102
Phoenix Suns1-2129Top: Booker 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0131Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies4-0121
Los Angeles Lakers3-0128Top: Dončić 34 PTS, 8 ASTBox score ›
That covers Trail Blazers vs Pelicans: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Trail Blazers visit the Lakers Oct 27; Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28.
Trail Blazers vs Pelicans FAQs
Who won Trail Blazers vs Pelicans on Jan 2, 2026?
The Portland Trail Blazers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 122-109 on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Deni Avdija led the Trail Blazers with 34 points.
What are the Trail Blazers and Pelicans records?
After this game the Trail Blazers were 15-20 and the Pelicans were 8-28 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Trail Blazers vs Pelicans?
Deni Avdija scored 34 for the Trail Blazers. Zion Williamson scored 35 for the Pelicans.
Who leads the Trail Blazers vs Pelicans season series?
The Trail Blazers lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Trail Blazers vs Pelicans game?
The Trail Blazers beat the Pelicans 118-106 on Apr 2, 2026 at home.
Where was Trail Blazers vs Pelicans played?
At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, the home arena of the New Orleans Pelicans.
What was the score by quarter in Trail Blazers vs Pelicans?
Trail Blazers-Pelicans: Q1 29-37, Q2 34-18, Q3 22-20, Q4 37-34.
What is next for the Trail Blazers and Pelicans?
Trail Blazers visit the Lakers on Tuesday, October 27 at 11:00 PM ET; Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.