One of our site experts, Coughlin, joined Ellis to discuss all things basketball pertaining to both squads ahead of a pivotal clash.
The Pelicans got too little, too late this season. After making the move to steal DeMarcus Cousins from the Sacramento Kings, partnering him with Anthony Davis for what amounts to easily the most talented frontcourt in the league, the team has started to rack up the wins.
New Orleans is 7-3 in their last 10 games, but still trail the Portland Trail Blazers by five games with just six games left on their schedule. The first of those six is against the Bulls.