The New Orleans Pelicans should be eyeing a finish higher than 10th in the Western Conference. Remember when that seemed unthinkable for the longest?
After falling 109-104 to the Mavericks, the Lakers are in free fall, having lost 15 of 21 contests.
Moreover, the Purple and Gold have the second-hardest remaining schedule left in the league, with only the Bucks stuck facing stiffer competition.
Sitting just two games in back of the Lakers in the loss column, this isn’t the time for complacency. The Pelicans need to find a way to beat the Kings tonight for the first time this season.