The NBA Western Conference standings are currently tighter than that parking spot you tried — and failed — to squeeze into on Mardi Gras morning. Unfortunately, the Pelicans are falling fast within those standings. Currently 8th, the Pelicans have lost four of their last five games and now face a stretch of four games in five five nights. The rest of the season could all quickly go completely south or New Orleans makes a timely turnaround. Either way, it starts tonight against the Boston Celtics at 5 p.m.
The Pelicans (39-30) will be looking to sweep the season series from the Celtics (47-22) after knocking off Boston 116-113 earlier on the schedule.