The New Orleans Pelicans have shown mixed results in their last three games. After a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, they bounced back with consecutive victories against the Washington Wizards, displaying a potent offense with scores of 110 and 132 points. CJ McCollum leads the team with an impressive average of 22.08 points per game, although his defensive rating of 120.8 suggests potential vulnerabilities on that end of the floor. As a whole, the Pelicans' starting lineup boasts a balanced offensive rating, with Yves Missi standing out at 118.9, indicating a strong offensive presence. On the other hand, the Portland Trail Blazers experienced a similar mixed bag of results. Despite a narrow victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, they suffered losses to the Detroit Pistons and Los Angeles Lakers. Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe have been key contributors, averaging 18.56 and 17.89 points per game, respectively. The Trail Blazers' starting five presents slightly higher offensive ratings on average, but they also carry significant defensive challenges, particularly with Simons' and Sharpe's ratings above 120.