If Portland Trail Blazers fans have a rooting interest in the NBA Playoffs, it’s probably for the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Pelicans have had one of the biggest roller coaster seasons in the league this season, starting 1-14, making the play-in tournament as a 9-seed, and winning two games to get into the playoff picture.
After Sunday night’s big win against the NBA-best Phoenix Suns at home, the Pelicans are two wins away from one of the biggest upsets in NBA Playoffs history. But none of this would have been possible without a midseason trade.