Who: New Orleans Pelicans at Portland Trail Blazers
When: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 8:00 p.m ET
Where: Smoothie King Center
How to watch: Fox Sports New Orleans, NBATV
While no team can say they’ve had as many injuries as the Pelicans this season, the Trail Blazers would likely be second on the list of impactful injuries. Injuries to Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins have decimated an already thin front line for Portland and led to the signing of Carmelo Anthony, who is expected to make his debut on Tuesday.
The latest injury, though short-term, to Damian Lillard will have likely the biggest impact yet. While Anfernee Simons has had a breakout season, losing All-NBA players are incredibly difficult to replace.
On the Pelicans side, plenty of questions around their own injuries leave much of their gameplan on a nightly basis up in the air. Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball both are questionable along with Frank Jackson. With them, the Pelicans could pick up a big Western Conference win. Without them, they’ll have to continue an uphill battle against injuries.
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