1) New Orleans (30-39) will play a game Sunday that’s about as close to a literal must-win as it can possibly get, without technically being one. The Pelicans face San Antonio (30-38) at 2 p.m. on Fox Sports New Orleans, 100.3 FM and ABC, realistically needing to win all three of their remaining games to have a shot at a berth in the Western Conference play-in round. A loss will not automatically eliminate the Pelicans, but a loss combined with a Portland win later Sunday vs. Philadelphia would do that. Pregame coverage of Pelicans-Spurs on local TV and radio begins at 1:30.
Five things to know about the Pelicans on Aug. 9, 2020
