New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) shoots against Portland Trail Blazers guard Dalano Banton (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, March 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) smiles after making a basket against the Portland Trail Blazers at the end of the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, March 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) celebrates with forward Herbert Jones after making a shot against the Portland Trail Blazers during the final seconds of the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, March 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) celebrates after a score with forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) as Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, right, looks back during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, March 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) shoots against Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, March 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots against Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, March 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) yells after a basket, next to Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, March 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) shoots a wide open 3-point basket after making a steal during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers including guard Dalano Banton (5) in New Orleans, Saturday, March 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton celebrates a score against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, March 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) shoots against Portland Trail Blazers center Duop Reath (26) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, March 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson reacts after a basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, March 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) prepares to dunk against New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, March 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado lies on the court after colliding with Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00), resulting in a red bloody lip for Alvarado during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, March 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) celebrates after a dunk against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, March 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)