Saturday, the Knicks travel to the Smoothie King Center to pluck some Pelicans. The Pels are 1-5 and playing the second game of a back-to-back. They lost the first to the Kings, 113-109.
This should be a straightforward victory for New York. But the NBA is an unpredictable place, and teams that expect an easy win are often embarrassed (see: third game, Magic). Be not ensnared by hubris, Knickerbockers!
WHEN LAST THEY MET
On April 18, 2021, the Knicks beat the Pelicans 122-112 in overtime. For the Pels, Zion Williamson showed off, scoring 34 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, all while going -13.