Pelicans face Blazers in search of better defensive effort

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The New Orleans Pelicans are hoping their defense makes the trip to Portland.

One night after a poor defensive effort, the Pelicans crave a better showing when they face the struggling Trail Blazers on Saturday night.

New Orleans saw a four-game winning streak come to an end Friday as it dropped a 139-122 road decision against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Pelicans gave up