Brandon Ingram had a season-high 40 points and the New Orleans Pelicans beat Portland 121-110 in the first showdown between Damian Lillard and former Trail Blazers teammate CJ McCollum.
Brandon Ingram scored 16 of his 30 points in the third quarter and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Phoenix Suns 118-103 in Game 4 on Sunday night to tie the first-round series.
CJ McCollum scored 23 points in 29 minutes against his former team, and the New Orleans Pelicans moved closer to clinching a home play-in game with a 127-94 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Two people familiar with the situation say the New Orleans Pelicans have acquired guard C.J. McCollum from the Portland Trail Blazers as part of a seven-player trade.
Brandon Ingram had 28 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 22 of his 27 in the second half and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Portland Trail Blazers 111-97.
Luka Doncic scored 25 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Jalen Brunson added 17 apiece and the Dallas Mavericks overcame a sluggish start for a 108-92 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Mikal Bridges scored 22 points, Chris Paul added 14 points and 18 assists and the Phoenix Suns rallied for a 112-100 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans
LeBron James scored 25 points before he appeared to mildly aggravate a right ankle injury, as the Lakers ended the regular season with a 110-98 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.