During the current six-game losing streak, New Orleans (4-6) has confirmed that wins against Western Conference opponents won’t come easy — especially on the road.
The Pelicans were confident entering the five-game road trip out West, under the assumption the team would be healthy. To the contrary, Julius Randle, Darius Miller, Elfrid Payton and Anthony Davis all dealt with injuries throughout that span.
Davis has struggled even in his return, making only 18 of his last 49 attempts with his right elbow seemingly still playing a factor.