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Derik Queen’s CAREER-HIGH 26 Points! | November 12, 2025



Derik Queen’s CAREER-HIGH 26 Points! | November 12, 2025

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 125–117.
Shaedon Sharpe led Portland with 35 points on 13-of-18 shooting, along with five rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Deni Avdija added 32 points, shooting 12-of-18 from the field and 4-of-8 from three-point range.

For the Pelicans, rookie Derik Queen scored a career-high 26 points with seven rebounds and four assists, while Saddiq Bey added 25 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Trey Murphy III contributed 22 points, six rebounds, and five assists, and he moved into second place on the franchise’s all-time three-pointers made list, passing Jrue Holiday, with only CJ McCollum ahead of him.

With the win, Portland improves to 6–5, while New Orleans falls to 2–9.

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34 Comments

  1. It’s time to trade Zion and just start over with fears and queen and Murphy. Like it’s time lol he can’t stay healthy.

  2. Queen' always had Fundamentals once he grows into his body it is over for the league stay healthy Big Fella

  3. he missed a few easy shots that would have otherwise got him 30. but his touch around the rim is already elite compared to most guys his age and position. with a little cleaning this guy could one day be an offensive powerhouse for his team

  4. Became a fan late last NCAA season,
    Saw he wasn't scared in the tournament.
    He has only been trending upwards,
    I got a seat on this bandwagon early.

  5. Start him ASAP trade Zion and Poole get a defensive big two draft picks and a guard that can defend. Pelicans would be much better.

  6. Its pretty satisfying watching someone score with skill instead of athleticism in the NBA. Watching Queen operate is like watching Luka, you keep thinking how does this guy get his shot off when it is supposedly suppose to get blocked every time by these "athletic" super humans but the basketball keeps going in the hoop for these skilled guys. Now I am off to practice some hook shots and fadeaways to add to my game. Thanks for the inspiration Derik!

  7. Not glazing but 0:17 gave me young Tim Duncan vibes. The play right before that was simple beauty. Easy basketball, great footwork, and a ton of confidence.

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