The 23-36 New Orleans Pelicans and the 33-35 Oklahoma City Thunder are playing in their fourth contest against each other, OKC taking the previous 3. This one should have a different feel to it as each team has reworked their rosters a bit. Trying to avoid a season series sweep, the Pelicans are hoping to overcome the Thunder’s new weapons with their own.
Opponent Spotlight:
Sometime between during or after this year’s All-Star game, the Sacramento Kings traded DeMarcus Cousins to the Pelicans. The move stunned the NBA world, especially considering the details of the trade. Not to delve too deep into it, the market for Cousins didn’t seem particularly flush with suitors.