The New Orleans Pelicans squeaked one out over the LA Clippers behind 30 points from Brandon Ingram, setting up a first round date with the Suns. With Phoenix finally able to focus on one team, it’s time to start breaking down how this team matches up against the newly-crowned 8-seed.
For the Phoenix Suns, this is a bit like looking in the mirror, especially after the Pelicans eliminated the Clippers from playoff contention like the Suns did a year ago; ties between the two organizations can be found top to bottom.
Front office
The Pelicans’ executive vice president of basketball operations, David Griffin, is a homegrown Phoenician growing up in Maryvale, going to high school at Brophy Prep, and attending Arizona State.