NEW ORLEANS: LaMarcus Aldridge scored 27 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead Portland to a 114-88 win over the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA Saturday night.
While Portland was coming off a triple overtime win at San Antonio a night earlier, it was New Orleans that appeared tired. The Pelicans made just 35 percent of their shots, including just 3-of-14 shooting by Anthony Davis, who finished with seven points, six rebounds and five blocked shots.
Aldridge played a large role in Portland’s runaway start. His steal of Pelicans guard Tyreke Evans less than a minute in led to his 15-foot jumper and made a free throw on the other end. A fade-away 19-footer by Aldridge on the next possession was followed by a Wesley Matthews 3-pointer.
Results: Phoenix 99 NY Knicks 90, Portland 114 New Orleans 88, Charlotte 104 Utah 86, Atlanta 104 Houston 97, Dallas 99 San Antonio 93, Denver 76 Indiana 73, LA Clippers 106 Milwaukee 102. AP