Normally when Pelicans.com previews the release of the team’s NBA schedule, the list of top games to watch leans heavily toward matchups vs. marquee opponents, or contests featured on national television. Of course, these are anything but normal times. For the first time in league history, the league decided to split the announcement of its regular season into two parts, unveiling the second half Wednesday afternoon. With New Orleans (13-17) trying to move up the Western Conference standings and into play-in (or playoff) position, a list of the top remaining games on the Pelicans’ schedule must emphasize the potential significance of the matchup, instead of just star power or national exposure.
Ten Pelicans games to watch in the second half of 2020-21
