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New Orleans Pelicans at Portland Trail Blazers

What: The Pelicans make their second appearance in Portland to the face the Blazers.
When: Monday, December 13 at 7 p.m. (PT).
Where: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter; Portland, Oregon.
Pelicans Media: TV - FSNOLA. Radio - WRNO 99.5 FM.
Blazers Media: TV - CSNNW. Radio - Rip City Radio 620 AM.
Fact: The Pelicans' roster features ex-Blazers Luke Babbitt, Dante Cunningham and Alonzo Gee.
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The Pelicans come in in with a mark of 6-17 (1-11 on the road). They are coming off a 98-94 road loss to the Chicago Bulls on Dec. 12. The Blazers are 10-15 (5-6 at home). They are coming off a 112-110 home loss to the New York Knicks on Dec. 12.

ALSO THIS SEASON
Oct. 28 - Blazers 112, Pelicans 110
Dec. 23 - Blazers at Pelicans
Mar. 18 - Blazers at Pelicans

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NEW ORLEANS PELICANS

Tyreke Evans (photo courtesy fansided.com)

ROSTER

Guards
1 - Tyreke Evans, 6'6"
2 - Nate Robinson 5'9"
4 - Ish Smith 6'0"
10 - Eric Gordon 6'4"
11 - Jrue Holiday 6'4"
16 - Toney Douglas, 6'2"
30 - Norris Cole 6'2"

Forwards
8 = Luke Babbitt 6'9"
15 - Alonzo Gee 6'5"
23 - Anthony Davis 6'10"
33 - Ryan Anderson 6'10"
44 - Dante Cunningham 6'8"

Centers
3 - Omer Asik 7'0"
5 - Kendrick Perkins 6'10"
42 - Alexis Ajinca 7'2"

INJURY REPORT
Ryan Anderson (illness) - questionable
Jrue Holiday (leg) - questionable
Kendrick Perkins (pectoral) - questionable
Quincy Pondexter (knee) - out

HEAD COACH
Alvin Gentry

STATISTICAL LEADERS
Pts - Davis 23.4
Reb - Davis 10.8
Ast - Evans 7.2
Stl - Davis 1.4
Blk - Davis 2.6

Italics denote probable starters

PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS

Allen Crabbe (photo courtesy heavy.com)

ROSTER

Guards
0 - Damian Lillard, 6'3"
3 - CJ McCollum, 6'4"
5 - Pat Connaughton, 6'5"
9 - Gerald Henderson, 6'5"
10 - Tim Frazier, 6'1"
44 - Luis Montero, 6'7"

Forwards
4 - Maurice Harkless, 6'9"
8 - Al-Farouq Aminu, 6'9"
17 - Ed Davis, 6'10"
21 - Noah Vonleh, 6'10"
23 - Allen Crabbe, 6'6"
34 - Cliff Alexander, 6'8"

Centers
11 - Meyers Leonard, 7'1"
24 - Mason Plumlee, 6'11"
35 - Chris Kaman, 7'0"

INJURY REPORT
Chris Kaman (ankle) - questionable

HEAD COACH
Terry Stotts

STATISTICAL LEADERS
Pts - Lillard 24.4
Reb - Davis 7.8
Ast - Lillard 6.9
Stl - McCollum 1.3
Blk - Plumlee 1.0

italics denote projected starters

ANGI'S TAKES

PELICANS
All conversations regarding New Orleans begin with Anthony Davis. The first pick in the 2012 draft averaged 23.4 points,10.8 rebounds and 2.6 blocks this season. He has become a premiere player in the NBA and got his first taste of the playoffs last season. The Pelicans come in hobbled, with five players expected to be out. This will put more onus on Davis to play big. Tyreke Evans and Eric Gordon will need to play strong. Jrue Holiday is an effective point guard who is probably a little underrated when it comes to knowledge of the average basketball fan. The Pelicans will be adjusting to new coach Alvin Gentry, so seeing them early in the season could be a good thing for the Blazers. Key to a New Orleans win: Davis must dominate against a pesky young Blazers defense.

BLAZERS
Portland returned from a road trip in which it went 2-2, only to drop their contest on Saturday against the Knicks. Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, which radio and television host Dan Patrick last week deemed the second-best backcourt in the NBA, will be tasked with providing the bulk of the offense, but both have been inconsistent with their shooting this season. Allen Crabbe leads a talented bench group. Crabbe has scored in double figures in the past seven games. Ed Davis now leads the team in rebounds and is the blue collar guy. Al-Farouq Aminu could be poised for a big game. The battle of centers between Mason Plumlee and Alexis Ajinca should be an interesting one. Key to a Portland win: Play a full 48-minutes, get the lead and hold on in the fourth.

MATCHUP TO WATCH
Tyreke Evans vs. Damian Lillard.

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if the Blazers can make a serious playoff push, Allen Crabbe could find himself in the conversation for 6th man of the year. it's games like this one that this team should win. the guys just need to step up and get it done.

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Yeseeka Vice President of Surveillance and Security I am many things and, as of now, the most important of which, I'm Madeline's mom Posts: 4,536	Dec 14 - Pelicans at Blazers, 7 p.m. Dec 14, 2015 18:58:37 GMT -8 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Yeseeka on Dec 14, 2015 18:58:37 GMT -8 Come n Blazers. Beat the birds!
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Nevadanut Vice President of Primary Content Posts: 5,760	Dec 14 - Pelicans at Blazers, 7 p.m. Dec 14, 2015 19:09:48 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Nevadanut on Dec 14, 2015 19:09:48 GMT -8 Go Blazers!
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DiamondThief President of Forum Operations I don't want the "e!" Posts: 12,917	Dec 14 - Pelicans at Blazers, 7 p.m. Dec 14, 2015 19:10:31 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by DiamondThief on Dec 14, 2015 19:10:31 GMT -8 Tip off is now.
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Nevadanut Vice President of Primary Content Posts: 5,760	Dec 14 - Pelicans at Blazers, 7 p.m. Dec 14, 2015 19:11:39 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Nevadanut on Dec 14, 2015 19:11:39 GMT -8 Three Jay!
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Kasey Chief Executive Officer Attorney by day, sports girl by night Posts: 9,384	Dec 14 - Pelicans at Blazers, 7 p.m. Dec 14, 2015 19:12:19 GMT -8 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Kasey on Dec 14, 2015 19:12:19 GMT -8 C-JAYYYYYYY!
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Kasey Chief Executive Officer Attorney by day, sports girl by night Posts: 9,384	Dec 14 - Pelicans at Blazers, 7 p.m. Dec 14, 2015 19:14:19 GMT -8 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Kasey on Dec 14, 2015 19:14:19 GMT -8 Plumlee is ice cold.
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Nevadanut Vice President of Primary Content Posts: 5,760	Dec 14 - Pelicans at Blazers, 7 p.m. Dec 14, 2015 19:14:54 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Nevadanut on Dec 14, 2015 19:14:54 GMT -8 Aminu jam!
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DiamondThief President of Forum Operations I don't want the "e!" Posts: 12,917	Dec 14 - Pelicans at Blazers, 7 p.m. Dec 14, 2015 19:18:17 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by DiamondThief on Dec 14, 2015 19:18:17 GMT -8 It really looked like Anthony Davis was out of bounds on that.
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Yeseeka Vice President of Surveillance and Security I am many things and, as of now, the most important of which, I'm Madeline's mom Posts: 4,536	Dec 14 - Pelicans at Blazers, 7 p.m. Dec 14, 2015 19:19:38 GMT -8 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Yeseeka on Dec 14, 2015 19:19:38 GMT -8 We need to make our layups.
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Kasey Chief Executive Officer Attorney by day, sports girl by night Posts: 9,384	Dec 14 - Pelicans at Blazers, 7 p.m. Dec 14, 2015 19:20:35 GMT -8 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Kasey on Dec 14, 2015 19:20:35 GMT -8 jeesh. make a free throw.
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Nevadanut Vice President of Primary Content Posts: 5,760	Dec 14 - Pelicans at Blazers, 7 p.m. Dec 14, 2015 19:20:44 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Nevadanut on Dec 14, 2015 19:20:44 GMT -8 Three Jay!
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DiamondThief President of Forum Operations I don't want the "e!" Posts: 12,917	Dec 14 - Pelicans at Blazers, 7 p.m. Dec 14, 2015 19:21:43 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by DiamondThief on Dec 14, 2015 19:21:43 GMT -8 Did I forget to mention that Jrue Holiday is the best player to shoot a ball?
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Nevadanut Vice President of Primary Content Posts: 5,760	Dec 14 - Pelicans at Blazers, 7 p.m. Dec 14, 2015 19:29:26 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Nevadanut on Dec 14, 2015 19:29:26 GMT -8 Meyers!
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Kasey Chief Executive Officer Attorney by day, sports girl by night Posts: 9,384	Dec 14 - Pelicans at Blazers, 7 p.m. Dec 14, 2015 19:30:05 GMT -8 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Kasey on Dec 14, 2015 19:30:05 GMT -8 great D by Ed. great finish by Meyers!
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Kasey Chief Executive Officer Attorney by day, sports girl by night Posts: 9,384	Dec 14 - Pelicans at Blazers, 7 p.m. Dec 14, 2015 19:33:18 GMT -8 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Kasey on Dec 14, 2015 19:33:18 GMT -8 Big Ed!
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Kasey Chief Executive Officer Attorney by day, sports girl by night Posts: 9,384	Dec 14 - Pelicans at Blazers, 7 p.m. Dec 14, 2015 19:33:29 GMT -8 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Kasey on Dec 14, 2015 19:33:29 GMT -8 LILLLLLLLLLLARD!
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DiamondThief President of Forum Operations I don't want the "e!" Posts: 12,917	Dec 14 - Pelicans at Blazers, 7 p.m. Dec 14, 2015 19:35:45 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by DiamondThief on Dec 14, 2015 19:35:45 GMT -8 Cunningham in for the Pelicans.
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Yeseeka Vice President of Surveillance and Security I am many things and, as of now, the most important of which, I'm Madeline's mom Posts: 4,536	Dec 14 - Pelicans at Blazers, 7 p.m. Dec 14, 2015 19:37:45 GMT -8 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Yeseeka on Dec 14, 2015 19:37:45 GMT -8 Weak call on Meyers.
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Post by DiamondThief on Dec 14, 2015 19:10:31 GMT -8

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