Portland defeats New Orleans, 125-103. For Portland, Jerami Grant led the way with 28 points, five rebounds, and four blocks while Anfernee Simons (27 points (five 3PM), six assists, two steals) and Deandre Ayton (17 points, 12 rebounds) combined for 44 points the victory. CJ MCcollum finished with 27 points (three 3PM), four rebounds, and four steals while Jordan Hawkins tallied 17 points and seven rebounds for New Orleans in the losing effort. The Trail Blazers improve to 1-2 on the season, while the Pelicans fall to 2-1.
