1) After an extended break between games, New Orleans (35-26) will try to extend its current seven-game winning streak Sunday at Dallas, with tip-off at 6 p.m. Central. Pregame coverage on Fox Sports New Orleans and WRNO 99.5 FM begins at 5:30. Watch Pelicans.com's Road Trip Preview, hosted by Daniel Sallerson, with discussion of the team's three-game excursion to Dallas, Los Angeles and Sacramento. Also listen to Friday's Black and Blue Report for discussion of the team's current situation.
2) Read about the return of Emeka Okafor to the NBA after a lengthy hiatus.