The Pelicans will face the Denver Nuggets for the first time this season in a Sunday matinee tip-off, and while all teams always has their hands full with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, New Orleans will be without Lonzo Ball while also be handicapped by a declining trend of performances.
Lonzo Ball (right hip flexor strain) has been ruled out for today's game at Denver
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 21, 2021
Since February’s four-game win streak, the Pelicans have posted a 6-12 record.