With the Raptors looming tonight, the Grizzlies tomorrow, and the Mavericks on Thursday, there’s a need for things to come together quickly for the Pelicans before the All-Star break.
New Orleans has lost two straight games since Josh Hart was traded to the Trail Blazers and CJ McCollum replaced the former fan favorite in the starting lineup. They trail Portland by half a game for the 10th slot in the West. Meanwhile, San Antonio and Sacramento are nipping right on their heels in the standings.
The play of the Pelicans was disjointed in recent losses to the Heat and Spurs, but one knew adjustments were forthcoming since the massive roster shakeup.