The New Orleans Pelicans have really passed the point of no return. Mathematically, it is still possible they can make the postseason, but for all intents and purposes, they have been eliminated from any games taking place in late April.
The Pelicans have lost four of their last five, and the sole win came against the Sacramento Kings in a closely contested game. On Wednesday night, the Pelicans mounted a comeback against the Charlotte Hornets, but the three man wrecking crew of Anthony Davis, Jrue Holiday and Toney Douglas could take the team so far by themselves.