If the scrimmage games mean anything, then the New Orleans Pelicans are ready to go.
They looked sharp again in their win over the Bucks, which featured a heavier dose of the starters and tighter rotations as Alvin Gentry tried to prepare for the first real game against the Utah Jazz.
Zion Williamson is still in quarantine and missed the final scrimmage, but he should be available and ready when things kick off on Thursday.
The Pelicans started off slowly, getting down 11-0 to start the game, but to their credit, came roaring back behind a 20 point third quarter from J.