New Orleans Pelicans @ Portland Trail Blazers
WEST 1st ROUND - GAME 1 • NO leads series 1-0
48-34, 24-17 Away
97
48-34, 24-17 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NO | 21 | 24 | 30 | 22 | 97 |
| 18 | 18 | 27 | 32 | 95 |
49-33, 28-13 Home
95
49-33, 28-13 Home
Game Information
Portland, OR
Referee:Ed Malloy
Referee:Eric Lewis
Referee:Mark Lindsay
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 62 | 19 | .765 | - | W3 |
| Houston | 51 | 30 | .630 | 11 | L1 |
| New Orleans | 26 | 55 | .321 | 36 | L1 |
| Memphis | 25 | 56 | .309 | 37 | L7 |
| Dallas | 25 | 56 | .309 | 37 | L3 |
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 17 | .790 | - | L1 |
| Denver | 53 | 28 | .654 | 11 | W11 |
| Minnesota | 48 | 33 | .593 | 16 | W1 |
| Portland | 41 | 40 | .506 | 23 | W1 |
| Utah | 22 | 59 | .272 | 42 | W1 |
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