Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans Final Score & Over/Under Result — Dec 11, 2025

New Orleans had been allowing 126.1 points per game over its last 10 contests, and Portland came in averaging just 112.7 in that same span—a matchup that seemed primed for a defensive showcase. Instead, both teams abandoned any pretense of a slugfest, combining for 263 points and sailing 20.5 points over the 242.5 market total.

The game stayed remarkably balanced through the opening half. The first quarter saw 69 combined points, matching the second quarter exactly at 69, as both offenses found rhythm early. New Orleans held a 70–68 halftime advantage despite Portland's 38-point second quarter, but the Pelicans' offense proved the difference down the stretch. Shaedon Sharpe led Portland's effort with 21 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Sidy Cissoko added 20 points and Deni Avdija chipped in 16 points with 6 assists. New Orleans countered with three capable scorers: Trey Murphy III (24 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists), Bryce McGowens (23 points, 7 rebounds), and Jordan Poole (22 points, 3 assists). The second half proved decisive, with New Orleans outscoring Portland 73–52 across the final 24 minutes. The third quarter dropped to 64 combined points before a fourth-quarter slowdown produced just 61, but by then the Pelicans had already seized control. DAGGER leaned under heading in, and it missed.