The New Orleans Pelicans still have a shot to move up in the Western Conference standings. Tonight, the Pelicans could find themselves in the seventh place depending on the outcome of the Minnesota, Denver game. Minnesota holds the tie-breaker having won all four regular-season meetings against the New Orleans Pelicans.
New Orleans and Minnesota have 44 wins this season. Oklahoma City, San Antonio, and Utah have 45. San Antonio has lost two in a row after falling in Los Angeles against the Lakers last night in overtime 122-112. The Pelicans are leading the season series against the Spurs 2-1 with their last meeting coming next Wednesday.