The Toronto Raptors are trying to bounce back from a frustrating loss that ended with their top two scorers unable to play.
It's a scenario the New Orleans Pelicans have become quite accustomed to.
Seeking to avoid their first three-game skid in four months, the Raptors conclude a trying road trip with Saturday night's matchup with the injury-riddled Pelicans.
After gaining ground on Cleveland in the race for the East's No. 1 seed by winning four straight prior to this three-game trip, Toronto (48-23) has fallen 2 1/2 games behind the Cavaliers following defeats at Boston and Houston.