The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Houston Rockets tonight in a game that could mark their final attempt at making a legitimate push for the 2016 postseason. They trail the 8th seed Rockets by four games in the loss column, and with 24 games remaining on the schedule, it's vital the Pelicans emerge victorious against a team ahead of them in the Western Conference standings.
The Rockets have endured a similarly disappointing season, failing to meet numerous expectations. Their 29-win and 31-loss campaign is a far cry from a 41-18 record one year ago.