1) Ninth place is a win away Thursday, when New Orleans (30-42) hosts Chicago (42-30) at 7 p.m. Tickets are available here. 2) Wednesday’s key results around the Western Conference included a home loss by the Lakers (31-42) to Philadelphia, while No. 11 San Antonio (29-44) won handily over No. 12 Portland (27-45). That brings the Pelicans within a half-game of the Lakers, who do not play again until their Sunday visit to the Crescent City. 3) Read the Bulls-Pelicans injury report, featuring an update on Larry Nance Jr. 4) Read Wednesday’s practice report.
Five things to know about the Pelicans on March 24, 2022
