Anfernee Simons, Deandre Ayton help the Trail Blazers beat the Pelicans, 118-100

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 118-100, with Anfernee Simons scoring 24 points and Deandre Ayton contributing 19 points and 13 rebounds. Despite injuries, the Trail Blazers secured the win, with Dalano Banton shining in the fourth quarter.