NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Pelicans have dropped their sixth straight game, falling 122-109 to the Portland Trailblazers.
The team was short-staffed as Derik Queen, Saddiq Bey, Trey Murphy and Herb Jones were all out with injuries.
The last Pelicans win came on Dec. 22 against the Dallas Mavericks.
Zion Williamson, back in the starting lineup, led the way for the Pelicans with 35 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots against Portland Trail Blazers center...
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots against Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) and guard Sidy Cissoko during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)(Matthew Hinton | AP)
The team travels to Miami to take on the Heat this Sunday. Catch the action on the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network.
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