Jan 8, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) grabs a rebound against New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart (3) during the second quarter at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
The NBA announced the schedule for 2021-2022 on Friday for the Association’s 75th Anniversary. The New Orleans Pelicans open the season on October 20th against the Sixers, the same team that drafted Pels’ Head Coach Willie Green.
The Pelicans will open the regular season against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, October 20!