Fans who tune in across the country this week to watch the In-Season Tournament final four on TNT, ESPN and ABC are probably at least somewhat familiar with Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum, but that may not be the case for the team’s kinetic second unit.
The Lakers built an early lead and held on to beat Phoenix in the other half of the Western Conference bracket Tuesday, setting up a Thursday meeting (8 p.m. Central) between New Orleans and perhaps the Crescent City’s most disliked foe.
On the latest New Orleans Pelicans Podcast from Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, Gus Kattengell and Jim Eichenhofer relive the exciting win against the Sacramento Kings in the NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals as they look ahead to the upcoming IST semifinal game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers.
On the latest New Orleans Pelicans Podcast from Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, Gus Kattengell and Jim Eichenhofer talk with Pelicans radio color analyst John DeShazier about the Pelicans advancing into the NBA's new In-Season Tournament quarterfinals next week!
By virtue of Dallas’ 121-115 home In-Season Tournament victory over Houston, the Mavericks eliminated the Rockets from contention for the top spot in West Group B. That result allowed New Orleans (3-1) to remain atop the group standings.
Pelicans
89
12 - 11
Lakers
133
14 - 9
Pelicans
127
12 - 10
Kings
117
11 - 8
| W | L | WIN% | GB | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | New Orleans Pelicans | 3 | 1 | .750 | 0 |
| 2 |  | Houston Rockets | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1 |
| 3 |  | Dallas Mavericks | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1 |
| 4 |  | Denver Nuggets | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1 |
| 5 |  | LA Clippers | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2 |
Pelicans
101
4 - 5
Rockets
104
5 - 3
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Mavericks
110
8 - 3
Pelicans
131
5 - 6
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Nuggets
110
9 - 3
Pelicans
115
6 - 6
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Pelicans
116
9 - 7
Clippers
106
6 - 8
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