The New Orleans Pelicans could not have asked for more on Saturday night. They lost handily to the Phoenix Suns, the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled out a road win against Lillard time thanks to Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Sacramento Kings closed out the Arco Arena with an upset victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Three relatively improbable outcomes all broke the Pels way in the span of just six hours.
Let's take a look at where five teams stand. Farewell Denver Nuggets, your 33 victories put you beyond the Pelicans horizon.