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The New Orleans Pelicans power forward Julius Randle scored a career-high 45 points (20/34 FG, 2/7 3FG, 3/11 FT), grabbed 11 rebouds, blocked three shots, tallied two steals and dished out six assists in the Anthony Davis-less Pelicans’ 110-122 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.

The New Orleans Pelicans are 3rd in the Southwest Division with a 30-41 record.