On Friday vs. Philadelphia, New Orleans benefited from the return to the court of forward Brandon Ingram and rookie guard Kira Lewis Jr., as the Pelicans prevailed 101-94 and pulled within one game of No. 10 Golden State in the Western Conference standings. For New Orleans to gain more ground Sunday, it will have to do so without its starting point guard. Lonzo Ball (left hip flexor soreness) was listed as out on Saturday afternoon’s official injury update. Josh Hart (right thumb surgery) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (left high ankle sprain) remain out for New Orleans.
Ahead of its Saturday home game vs.