Game Recap: Trail Blazers 125, Pelicans 124

Damian Lillard recorded a seasonhigh 50 points, along with 10 assists, including the goahead free throws with 1. 2 seconds remaining in regulation to close out a 257 run and lift the Trail Blazers over the Pelicans, 125124, in Portland. CJ McCollum added 10 points and four rebounds in his return from injury, while Brandon Ingram (30 points, six rebounds) and Zion Williamson (28 points, careerhigh eight assists) combined for 58 points for the Pelicans in the losing effort. Additionally for the Pelicans, Lonzo Ball tallied 11 points and a careerhigh 17 assists. The Trail Blazers improve to 2316 on the season, while the Pelicans fall to 1723.