The Pelicans failed to seize a golden opportunity against the Spurs, but they have a chance for plenty of redemption with the Lakers in town.
New Orleans must find a way to saddle Los Angeles with a loss for several key reasons.
Only 1.5 games separate this aforementioned trio of teams in the standings. Two will in all likelihood squeeze into the Play-In Tournament. One will go home massively disappointed.
Recording as many wins over the eight remaining regular season games as possible is obviously the goal, but handing the Lakers an L tonight would also cement the tiebreaker between the two teams in New Orleans’ favor.