As we move closer and closer to training camp, schedule breakdowns are coming hot off the press. There are playoff expectations for the New Orleans Pelicans, who should fair well against the Southwest Division. Expectations against other NBA teams vary greatly.
While the Southwest Division will prove to be a tough battle with the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs typically running the division year in and year out, there are more hurdles for the Pelicans to jump. An opening night match against the defending champion Toronto Raptors is still a great way to kick off the NBA season: show these young guns what the ultimate prize is right across the hardwood from them.