The New Orleans Pelicans are at home on Wednesday night as they host the Portland Trail Blazers in a Western Conference matchup.
It has been a rough start to the season for New Orleans as they enter Wednesday’s game with a 2-8 record after losing to the Phoenix Suns on the road on Monday night.
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25)Brett Davis-Imagn Images
In Monday’s loss to the Suns, Trey Murphy III led the way for the Pelicans as he recorded 21 points, 10 rebounds and four assists while Saddiq Bey added 15 points and seven rebounds of his own.
Now New Orleans will try to bounce back on Wednesday night as they seek their third victory of the season in a tough matchup against the Trail Blazers.
On the other side, Portland enters Wednesday’s contest with a 5-5 record after losing to the Orland Magic on the road on Monday night.
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Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe drives with the ball as Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas defendsBrad Penner-Imagn Images
Shaedon Sharpe led the way for the Trail Blazers in Monday’s loss as he ended the game with 31 points and three rebounds while Deni Avdija recorded 27 points, five rebounds and five assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Trail Blazers Injury Report, Will Scoot Henderson Play?
For the Trail Blazers, they have four players listed on their injury report for Wednesday’s matchup against the Pelicans.
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Trail Blazers guard Scoot HendersonTroy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Portland has ruled out Scoot Henderson due to a left hamstring tear that has sidelined him to begin the season.
The Trail Blazers have also ruled out Blaker Wesley due to a right foot fracture and Matisse Thybulle due to a left thumb injury while Damian Lillard remains sidelined as he continues to recover from a torn Achilles.
Pelicans Injury Report, Will Zion Williamson, Jordan Poole Play?
On the other side, the Pelicans have three players listed on their injury report, including both Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1)Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
New Orleans has ruled out Williamson due to a left hamstring strain as he will miss his fifth consecutive game.
With Williamson sidelined, Bey, Derik Queen and Karlo Matkovic could all have increased roles once again.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (3)Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
The Pelicans have also ruled out Poole for Monday’s game due to a left quad strain that has caused him to miss three consecutive games.
With Poole sidelined, Jose Alvarado and Jordan Hawkins will likely continue to have an increased role for the Pelicans.
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New Orleans has also ruled out Dejounte Murray as he remains sidelined due to recovery from a torn Achilles he suffered last season.
Fans can catch Wednesday’s matchup between the Trail Blazers and Pelicans from New Orleans at 8:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Nov 12, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.