NOP vs POR Dream11: The New Orleans round their two-game home stretch with a game against fellow Western Conference rivals Portland Trail Blazers at Smoothie King Center. Both the teams have endured it tough in the early stage of the season and could do with a win in this game.
The Pelicans, though, have gained some momentum after registering a few wins, with the latest coming in the last match against the injury-hit Golden State Warriors, whom they beat 108-100 at Smoothie King Center. It was Pelicans’ 2nd win in three games and third in the last five matches, while their season record stands at 4-9.
Portland Trail Blazers, on the other hand, fell to another defeat following a 132-108 loss at Houston Rockets. The Trail Blazers are 5-9 in the season and outside the playoff positions heading into this match.
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Match details:
Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers
Venue: Smoothie King Center
Match Timing: November 20, @06:30 AM
CLE vs PHI Dream11 NBA prediction
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Captain options:
Damian Lillard: He has been playing like a lone warrior for the Blazers, racking up points at a very good rate, and yet the Blazers possess a very bad record. Expect him to dominate the proceedings at Smoothie King Center.
CJ McCollum: After a slow start to the season, he seems to be getting to his very best. The 28-year-old has scored a combined 57 points in the last two games alone. His average has shot above 20 points per game as a result.
Brandon Ingram: He has been the player of the season so far for the Pelicans. He is averaging 25.9 points per game. However, he is doubtful for this game, so come back to check his status here.
Players like Hassan Whiteside, Jrue Holiday, and JJ Redick are good options to have in your Dream11 team.
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New Orleans Pelicans:
Doubtful: Brandon Ingram (knee injury), Frank Jackson (neck injury), Lonzo Ball (groin injury), Derrick favors (back injury), Josh Hart (leg injury), and Jahlil Okafor (ankle injury).
Ruled Out: Zion Williamson (knee injury) and Darius Miller (Achilles Tendon Injury).
Portland Trail Blazers:
Ruled Out: Zach Collins (shoulder injury), Paul Gasol (foot injury) and Jusuf Nurkic (leg injury).
Doubtful: None.
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New Orleans Pelicans: Kenrich Williams, E’Twaun Moore, Jaxson Hayes, Jrue Holiday, JJ Redick
Portland Trail Blazers: Rodney Hood, Nassir Little, Hassan Whiteside, CJ McCollum, Damian Lillard
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Likely squads:
New Orleans Pelicans: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Lonzo Ball, Zylan Cheatham, Derrick Favors, Josh Hart, Jaxson Hayes, Jrue Holiday, Brandon Ingram, Frank Jackson, Nicolo Melli, E’Twaun Moore, Jahlil Okafor, JJ Redick, Kenrich Williams
Portland Trail Blazers: Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, Anthony Tolliver, Mario Hezonja, Rodney Hood, Anfernee Simons, Gary Trent Jr., Kent Bazemore, Hassan Whiteside, Skal Labissière, Nassir Little, Jaylen Hoard
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Team 1:
PG: D Lillard (SP), A Simons, J Holiday
SG: R Hood, J Redick
SF: K Williams
PF: S Labissiere
C: H Whiteside
Team 2:
PG: D Lillard (SP), J Holiday
SG: R Hood, J Redick
SF: K Williams
PF: D Favors, A Anthony
C: H Whiteside