It wasn’t so much the opponent that made Friday’s game so paramount, but rather, who’s awaiting the Pelicans the following evening. New Orleans is in the midst of one of the more polarizing back-to-backs of the year: Tonight featured the hapless Suns and tomorrow will be the true test as the Pelicans head to California to face the Golden State Warriors.
New Orleans made sure to take care of business first, cruising to a 115-91 win over the Phoenix Suns that was even more lopsided than the final score indicates.
From the start, New Orleans was in full control.