The New Orleans Pelicans’ final game against the Los Angeles Lakers before the start of the All-Star break is a big one from several perspectives.
The Lakers are like a wounded animal, having lost seven of their last 11 games. They sit 2.5 games out of the play-in tournament seedings before tonight’s slate of action and there’s no more time to waste, with only 24 contests remaining on their regular season schedule. However, there’s hope in Los Angeles.
Russell Westbrook was shipped off to Utah for Malik Beasley and Jared Vanderbilt last week.