The New Orleans Pelicans are on an eight game winning streak. Last night they made relatively easy work out of the Dallas Mavericks. A brief and painful adjustment period for the franchise after losing DeMarcus Cousins to injury has made way to a glorious experience for players, coaches, front office staff, and fans alike. The playoffs are in sight and at the tip of every fans tongue.
Make no mistake, the playoffs for the Pelicans have already begun. Every game feels like a must win. 20 games remain. Seven of those games, starting Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers, are against fellow competitors in the 3-10 morass in the Western Conference.