If a few outcomes go New Orleans’ way over the next handful of days, the Pelicans could learn their Western Conference play-in seeding, opponent and schedule soon. However, if those details don’t crystallize before the weekend, it’s possible New Orleans (34-44) may need to wait until late in the 82-game regular season to find out all specifics. Very late.
The NBA has announced that the Pelicans’ home finale Sunday vs. Golden State will tip off at 8:30 p.m. in the Smoothie King Center. The late start – most New Orleans weekend home games begin at 5 or 6 p.