As the NBA season goes on, many games simply start to favor the team that is most healthy. As a result, the New Orleans Pelicans have rarely had the benefit of being that clear favorite over the past several seasons. This year, with the return of Tyreke Evans two weeks ago and the the return of Jrue Holiday a month before that, they might finally have the health advantage.
The Dallas Mavericks, fresh off an intriguing win over the same Clippers that the Pelicans will play on Wednesday, are rounding into form, but are still without several key pieces.