The Washington Wizards and the New Orleans Pelicans meet for the first time in January, and this will be a largely “star-less affair” with Bradley Beal, Zion Williamson, and Brandon Ingram out.
Given that both of New Orleans’ starting forwards are out, this might be a fortunate moment for the Wizards to meet one of the top teams in the West. However, this doesn’t look like an easy match-up, as a quick viewing of the highlights of the Pelicans’ last game with the Brooklyn Nets will reveal: the Pelicans are a deep team, with excellent guards, e.