New Orleans defeats Portland, 105-103, for New Orleans, Brandon Ingram led the way with 21 points (four 3PM), eight rebounds, four assists, and two steals while Jordan Hawkins (24 points (four 3PM), five rebounds), CJ McCollum (20 points (four 3PM), four steals), and Zion Williamson (16 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, three blocks) combined for 60 points in the victory. Jerami Grant finished with 34 points (career-high eight 3PM), five rebounds, and two blocks while Anfernee Simons tallied 24 points and seven assists for Portland in the losing effort. The Pelicans improve to 2-0 on the season, while the Trail Blazers fall to 0-2.