The New Orleans Pelicans and the Sacramento Kings began the NBA restart with hopes of reaching the Western Conference playoffs.
However, those hopes are gone for both teams as they prepare to meet in their second-to-last game Tuesday in the NBA's "bubble" near Orlando.
The Pelicans (30-40) are 2-4 in the restart and were eliminated on Sunday when they lost to San Antonio and Portland defeated Philadelphia. The Kings (29-41) were also eliminated by Portland's victory before they lost to the Rockets later Sunday, dropping them to 1-5 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
With nothing at stake Tuesday, the teams will err on the side of holding out players with any ailment.