The New Orleans Pelicans will be without Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray, with Jordan Poole also questionable. This situation elevates the roles of players like Trey Murphy III, Herbert Jones, and potentially Jose Alvarado if Jordan Poole doesn't play. The Portland Trail Blazers are severely shorthanded, missing Damian Lillard (Out for Season), Scoot Henderson, Jrue Holiday, Matisse Thybulle, Blake Wesley, and Donovan Clingan, with Robert Williams III and Yang Hansen GTD. Jerami Grant and Shaedon Sharpe will carry the vast majority of the offensive burden for Portland. Despite the Pelicans' injuries, their remaining roster depth, particularly with strong defenders like Herbert Jones, should give them an advantage over the heavily depleted Trail Blazers. Expect a high-usage game for Jerami Grant, but against a potentially tough defense.