1) New Orleans has an opportunity to tie up its Western Conference first-round series vs. top-seeded Phoenix (leads 2-1) on Sunday, when it hosts Game 4 at 8:30 p.m. Central in the Smoothie King Center. Pregame coverage on Bally Sports and 100.3 FM begins at 7:30. Nationally, the game will be broadcast live on TV by TNT.
2) The Pelicans have already faced a series deficit, but responded extremely well in Game 2. 3) Every possession matters in the playoffs. Read Saturday’s practice report, focusing on New Orleans’ need to improve its turnover margin.