The Portland Trail Blazers are on the road on Thursday night as they travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans in a Western Conference matchup.
Portland enters Thursday’s game with a 9-15 record after losing on the road to the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.
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Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9)© Mike Watters-Imagn Images
In Sunday’s loss to the Grizzlies, Jerami Grant led the way for the Trail Blazers as he recorded 21 points and seven rebounds while Deni Avdija added 17 points, seven rebounds and seven assists of his own.
Now Portland will try to bounce back on the road on Thursday night as they face off against a struggling Pelicans team.
On the other side, New Orleans enters Thursday’s contest with a 3-22 record after losing at home to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.
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New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (22)Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Derik Queen led the way for the Pelicans in Monday’s loss as he ended the game with 33 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists while Trey Murphy III recorded 32 points and four assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Trail Blazers Injury Report, Will Donovan Clingan, Robert Williams III Play?
For the Trail Blazers, they have eight players listed on their injury report for Thursday’s game, including center Donovan Clingan.
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Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23)Soobum Im-Imagn Images
Portland has ruled out Clingan due to a lower left leg contusion as he will miss his third consecutive contest.
The Trail Blazers have listed Robert Williams III as questionable due to an illness while Yang Hansen is questionable with a face contusion and if both players are sidelined along with Clingan, Portland will be thin in their frontcourt.
Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (35)Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Jrue Holiday, Damian Lillard, Scoot Henderson, Matisse Thybulle and Blake Wesley have all been ruled out as they continue to be sidelined while recovering from injuries.
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Pelicans Injury Report, Will Jordan Poole, Zion Williamson Play?
On the other side, the Pelicans have three players listed on their injury report, including both Jordan Poole and Zion Williamson.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (3)Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
New Orleans has upgraded Poole to questionable for Thursday’s game due to a left quad strain and there is a chance that he could return from a 18-game absence against Portland.
If Poole remains sidelined, Jose Alvarado and Jeremiah Fears could both continue to have increased roles.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1).Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
The Pelicans have ruled out Williamson due to a right adductor strain while Dejounte Murray remains sidelined while recovering from a torn Achilles.
Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Trail Blazers and Pelicans from New Orleans at 8:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 11, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.