Yang Hansen played 1 minute and 35 seconds with 1 turnover; Avdija scored 34 points as the Trail Blazers easily defeated the Pelicans.

On January 3rd Beijing time, during the NBA regular season, the Trail Blazers secured a 122-109 victory over the Pelicans, extending the Pelicans' losing streak to six games. Yang Hansen was on the court for 1 minute and 35 seconds, attempted one shot without success, and did not register any points, rebounds, assists, blocks, or steals, but had one turnover.

Statistics

Trail Blazers: Avdija with 34 points, 7 rebounds, and 11 assists; Sharpe scored 23 points and grabbed 5 rebounds; Kamara had 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists; Klingen contributed 11 points and 15 rebounds; Love added 22 points.

Pelicans: Zion Williamson scored 35 points and collected 8 rebounds; Poole added 16 points and 6 assists; Fells contributed 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists; Matkovich scored 16 points and grabbed 2 rebounds.

Game Progress

At the start of the first quarter, the Pelicans showed multiple offensive threats, quickly launching an 11-5 run through fast breaks and jump shots. However, Sharpe and Avdija responded with consecutive baskets, leading the Trail Blazers to a scoring surge that reversed the score and gave them the lead. The Pelicans initiated another offensive push, but the Trail Blazers hit three consecutive three-pointers. Yang Hansen came off the bench and attempted a three-pointer but missed. By the end of the quarter, the Pelicans ended with an 8-point lead after a small scoring run. In the second quarter, the Trail Blazers got into rhythm earlier; when Klingen dunked, they took a 1-point lead. Both teams exchanged baskets back and forth for a period. Near the quarter’s end, the Trail Blazers went on a 7-2 run. At halftime, the Trail Blazers led the Pelicans 63-55 by 8 points. Yang Hansen played 1 minute and 35 seconds in the first half, took 1 shot without scoring, recorded no rebounds or assists, but committed 1 turnover.

In the second half, the Trail Blazers started strong with an 11-4 run, extending their lead to 15 points. Later, the Pelicans, led by Zion Williamson and others, mounted a counterattack, but the Trail Blazers kept scoring from multiple players to maintain control. At the end of the third quarter, the Trail Blazers were ahead 85-75 by 10 points; Yang Hansen did not play in this quarter. In the final quarter, the Trail Blazers scored early through inside drives and outside shooting; when Love hit consecutive three-pointers, the lead grew to 19 points. The Pelicans attempted a comeback, but the Trail Blazers held firm. With the large point gap and little time left, the outcome was decided. Ultimately, the Trail Blazers defeated the Pelicans decisively.

Starting Lineups

Pelicans: Zion Williamson, Poole, Misi, Fells, McGowens

Trail Blazers: Avdija, Sharpe, Klingen, Kamara, Murray