TUALATIN — There was some good news and some almost good news for the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday. A pair of centers returned to practice and a point guard participated in portions of practice, offering hope that a team decimated by injuries is growing healthier.

After a five-game stint on the sideline due to a quad injury, Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry returned to game action against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. There was no visible rust for the two-time MVP as he pored in 39 points in the contest.

Jordan Poole scored 22 points in his return from a left quadriceps injury that sidelined him for 18 games, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 143-120 victory over the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers.

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The Pelicans ended their losing streak with a 143-120 win over the Trail Blazers, fueled by Jordan Poole’s 22 points.

The Detroit Pistons are on the right end of a close matchup this time around after beating the Portland Trail Blazers 122-116 inside Little Caesars Arena. The P

Both the Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans may be without multiple key players in Thursday night's matchup.