The Portland Trail Blazers finished off a five-game road trip in New Orleans Thursday night, but there was nothing particularly big or easy for the Blazers as New Orleans used a dominant fourth quarter to earn a 143-120 blowout win.

The Pelicans entered the game having lost seven straight and 16 of their last 17, but were the better team all night.

With Portland’s top three centers ruled out for the game, New Orleans scored 88 points in the paint and outrebounded the Blazers 64-56. The Blazers kept the game close for most of the first three quarters, but couldn’t keep up as the Pelicans won the final quarter 38-23 to secure the win.

Six Blazers scored in double-figures, led by Shaedon Sharpe with 21. Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant each had 16 points, but combined to shoot just 11-34. As a

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