The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the host Portland Trail Blazers, 124-90, at Moda Center on Monday evening.

The Pelicans jumped out to a great start and led by 20 points after one quarter. The Trail Blazers had no answers in the second, as the visitors carried a 23-point lead at the break. The Pelicans picked up where they left off and outscored the hosts by 11 points in the quarter, to make it a 34-point deficit heading into the final frame. They had no trouble the rest of the way and hung on for their fifth straight win, while this marks the third straight loss for the Trail Blazers.

Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with 29 points, six rebounds, four assists and a steal, in 31 minutes. CJ McCollum followed up with 17 points, eight assists, two steals and two blocks, while Trey Murphy tallied 16 points, two rebounds and a steal. The Pelicans shot 57 percent from the field, including 12-of-28 from long range.

Meanwhile, Keon Johnson led the Trail Blazers with 20 points, three rebounds and six assists, in 31 minutes. Kevin Knox followed up with 15 points, five rebounds, three assists and a steal, while Drew Eubanks added 12 points, three rebounds, a steal and a block. The Trail Blazers shot 38.9 percent from the field, including 7-of-33 from deep.

The Trail Blazers (32-43) look ahead to a home matchup against the Kings on Wednesday. The Pelicans (38-37) take on the Warriors in Golden State on Tuesday.