NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Despite a career night from rookie Derik Queen, the Pelicans lost their third straight to Portland 125-117 in what was the first game in a five-game homestand.

Queen was not in the starting five on Wednesday night (Nov. 12), but he made the most of extended minutes. He finished his night with 26 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists while shooting 12-for-18 from the floor in 38 minutes.

The Pelicans led 59-57 at halftime, but the Trail Blazers outscored New Orleans 38-26 in the third quarter.

Shaedon Sharpe scored a season-high 35 points, Deni Avdija added 32, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 125-117 on Wednesday night.

Sharpe was 11-for-11 shooting on 2-point field goals, the most 2-point shots in a game without a miss by a Portland player since

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