The New Orleans Pelicans are owners of the second longest current win streak in the NBA.
Let that sink in for just a moment — and please set aside the fact that we’re talking about a mere three victories in a row.
For nearly four long weeks, the Pelicans failed to notch a single win. They suffered through a 13-game losing streak and sat a game out from tying the Warriors for the worst record in a league. The defense was commonly abysmal. The team was either starting contests from behind, throwing victories away late, or both.