1) New Orleans will try to even its season series with Dallas tonight in the Smoothie King Center, after losing to the Mavs on Saturday. The Southwest Division tilt begins at 7 Central. Tickets are available.
2) The Pelicans will not hold shootaround this morning. Check Pelicans.com later for gameday coverage, as well as Alvin Gentry’s meeting with the media at approximately 5:15 p.m. Central.
3) Pelicans point guard Ish Smith ranks in the NBA’s top five in assists.
4) Gentry, Smith and Toney Douglas spoke to reporters Monday after practice.