Prediction
The Pelicans might have the best player in the series but quite clearly the Blazers are deeper and have a better team all around. Portland fought hard to ensure they have home court advantage for this series but I think they won't need it. Their team's core has been together for far longer than that of the Pelicans and I think that counts for something. So I predict, they'll steal one in New Orleans and wrap this series up in six games.
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Portland Trail Blazers 4-2 New Orleans Pelicans