The New Orleans Pelicans (4-1) will be tipping off against the Denver Nuggets (4-1) in the next hour with at least one hand tied behind their backs.
With the late morning PR memo announcing that Anthony Davis, Elfrid Payton and Darius Miller are all slated to miss the game tonight, New Orleans will be without 42.7 points, 19.8 rebounds, 12.7 assists, their starting point guard who sets the pace, and, oh, the most disruptive defender in the league!
In my best Arnold Schwarzenegger voice: “Major problemo;” however, one shouldn’t completely dismiss the idea that this year’s squad could turn in a surprise performance against these still growing Nuggets.