Update: Zion Williamson leaves for New Orleans. Robert Wiliams III is available for the Blazers.

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The Portland Trail Blazers have a promising opportunity to earn their third win of the season at the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night.

Injuries have plagued the Pelicans, who will be without CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy III and Dejounte Murray.

Also the status of attacker Zion Williamson was unknown. He missed Sunday’s 126-111 loss to the Atlanta Hawks with a right hamstring strain.

Should Williamson play, he and forward Brandon Ingram could be tough to beat.

However, both were in the lineup when Portland defeated the Pelicans 125-103 at home on October 27, after losing to them 105-103 on October 25.

If Williamson doesn’t play, the Blazers would have no excuse not to take advantage.

Prediction: The Blazers return this weekend after facing Oklahoma City (6-0) and Phoenix (5-1) to take on a team they have already beaten once and have been hit by injuries. The Blazers should take this one even if Williamson plays.

ROBERT WILLIAMS III UPDATE

Blazers backup center Robert Williams III is listed as available. He has been out since suffering a hamstring injury during training camp.

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PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS AT NEW ORLEANS PELICANS

What: Trail Blazers (2-5) vs. Pelicans (3-4), 6:30 p.m., Monday.

Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans.

Radio: Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM).

TV channel: KATU Charge (antenna: 2.2 in Portland. Comcast: 302 and 1170. DirecTV and Dish: available January 1).

How to watch: Rip City TV Network. If you don’t have cable, you can still watch this game live for FREE using an HDTV antenna on your local ABC affiliate (cost 2.2 in Portland). These antennas are very easy to install and cost about $20. You can buy one at your local Bi-Mart or Fred Meyer, or buy one online at Walmart or Amazon and have it delivered to your home quickly. Here are some instructions for installing an HDTV antenna on your television or other display. You can find out more about which channel Rip City TV Network is broadcasting in your area by using the channel finder here.

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CHANCES (Oregon Lottery/DraftKings)

Moneyline: POR +100 | NOP-120

Spread: POR +1.5 | Top/Bottom: 218.5

INJURIES

Wind players: Robert Williams III (left hamstring injury) is available. Shaedon Sharpe (posterior labral tear in the left shoulder) and Matisse Thybulle (inflammation of the right knee) are out.

Pelicans: Zion Williamson (hamstring), Jordan Hawkins (lower back pain) are questionable. C.J. McCollum (right adductor strain), Herb Jones (right shoulder strain), Trey Murphy III (right hamstring injury) and Dejounte Murray (left hand fracture) are out.

NEXT

The Blazers will play the San Antonio Spurs (3-3) on Thursday at 5 p.m.