After shocking many with a 120-103 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers Monday, the New Orleans Pelicans will likely need to repeat the feat against another top 4 team in the Western Conference tonight if they want to continue their improbable climb towards a spot in the upcoming play-in tournament.
While the Nuggets will not be at full strength against the Pelicans — missing Jamal Murray, Will Barton and Monte Morris, injuries have not derailed them. Denver is 6-1 since losing their star guard to a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee.
As most would correctly surmise, Nikola Jokic is the man responsible for keeping hope alive that another deep playoff run could be sitting on the horizon in Denver.