Barring a major miracle — as in the Trail Blazers practically lose all of their remaining games while the Pelicans basically win out — a postseason trip for New Orleans is not in the cards. Yet, it’s far from the end of the world because the future is suddenly filled with hope, anticipation and in wonderfully bright neon colors: “Watch out for these Pelicans next year!”
Simply put, the Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins pairing is working. I mean really working. After an initial adjustment period, the Pelicans have caught fire and are racking up wins at a rate never before seen under Alvin Gentry’s guidance.