Trey Murphy scored 24 points, five teammates also scored in double figures, and the New Orleans Pelicans ended a seven-game losing streak by defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 143-120 on Thursday night in the Smoothie King Center.

Bryce McGowens tied a career-high by scoring 23 points; Jordan Poole returned from an 18-game absence because of a quad strain to score 22; Jeremiah Fears had 19; Derik Queen added 17; and Saddiq Bey put in 15. Forward Herb Jones was ejected with one second left in the second quarter after getting two technical fouls.

The Pelicans (4-22) will visit the Chicago Bulls on Sunday.

Shaedon Sharpe had 21; Sidy Cissoko scored 20; Jerami Grant and Deni Avdija added 16; Toumani Camara scored 15; and Rayan Rupert had 14 to lead the Blazers (9-15), who beat the Pelican

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