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Matchup against Lakers can be considered must-win for Pelicans

There’s few bigger must-watch regular season matchups for most fan bases than when the Los Angeles Lakers come to town. Expect nothing different in the New Orleans region tonight, especially with so much at stake.

It’s a given that the Smoothie King Center will rudely welcome the Forum blue and gold uniforms a little after 7:00 p.m. local time. What should also be understood is the massive importance of game number 69 for the Pelicans.

The Pelicans and Lakers have identical 33-35 records. They’re neck and neck in a tight race — along with another half dozen teams — to get into the postseason.