Derik Queen Breakout, Rotation Concerns & Accountability Questions After Pelicans Loss to Blazers
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The New Orleans Pelicans lose again at home, falling to 2-9 after a 125–117 defeat to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Despite another game without Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray, and a two-minute appearance from Yves Missi before an ejection, the Pelicans got a massive breakout performance from Derik Queen — but still couldn’t overcome rotation issues, poor starts, and defensive inconsistency.
This breakdown dives into how the Pelicans got here, what’s holding them back, and what has started to click amid all the early-season adversity.
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