Roughly two weeks ago the New Orleans Pelicans were on their way to the All-Star Break with microscopic playoff hopes and plenty of motivation to sell at the trade deadline. In three games since Anthony Davis has set a new franchise record in points, sat down with our own Oleh Kosel for an interview, and despite winning two of three games the Pelicans playoff chances have decreased.
The deficit between New Orleans and the 8th seed has actually decreased from 6.5 to six games while the Pelicans have passed the Denver Nuggets in the standings.