The are on the second-longest losing streak in franchise history, at 13-straight losses. It seemed as if they might snap the streak against the Atlanta Hawks, but couldn’t overcome Trae Young’s late game heroics in a 137-135 loss. They’ll have to bounce back against a tough New Orleans squad on the second game of a back to back.
The Pelicans are one of the Western Conference teams to make the knockout rounds of the In Season Tournament. They’ve been led by Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson, who is seemingly healthy, averaging 24 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.