It’s only natural that the last thoughts of the 2019-20 season center around frustration.
The New Orleans Pelicans, considered one of the favorites to grab the 8th seed, posted a dismal 2-6 performance against a weak slate of opponents inside the Orlando bubble.
Over the last 36 games heading into the COVID-19 stoppage of play, the Pelicans sizzled against a tougher schedule, winning 22 of 36 games with the league’s eighth-best defense and tenth-best offense.
Fans had every reason for optimism. The restart schedule reflected the regular season wrap-up. New Orleans was flying high and the whole team flew to Orlando together and healthy outside of Darius Miller.