The New Orleans Pelicans (24-32) are coming off a big win over the Trail Blazers on Friday night and are now just four games behind the Memphis Grizzlies for the eight seed. Friday’s win was a spectacular team effort, with the Pelicans shooting 52.9 percent from 3-point range and adding 36 team assists. Winners of seven of their last 10 games, the New Orleans Pelicans are finally at full strength and are playing some of the best basketball of the season.
Zion Williamson continued his run at Rookie of the Year with 25 points in just 29 minutes.