The New Orleans Pelicans are in an unlikely position. After starting the season 6-22, they find themselves just four games out of the last playoff spot. Players like Jrue Holiday, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball are playing some of their best basketball of the season.
With 18 games to go and two matchups with the Grizzlies looming in March, the New Orleans Pelicans still have a chance to make the playoffs, but there is one thing that can stop them: the bench.
After being a strength for most of the season, the New Orleans Pelicans’ bench has collectively gone cold in the past seven games.