Week 17 of the NBA schedule for New Orleans (31-22, sixth place in Western Conference) is an abbreviated one, due to the All-Star break and All-Star festivities that will take place Friday through Sunday in Indianapolis. The Pelicans visit Memphis (18-35) on Monday, followed by a Wednesday home tilt vs. Washington (9-43). Tonight’s game in FedEx Forum against the Grizzlies tips off at 7 p.m. Pregame coverage on Bally Sports and 99.5 FM begins at 6:30.
Read Sunday’s injury report.
In case you missed it, the Pelicans improved to 2-1 on their Mardi Gras road trip with a Saturday victory at Portland in low-scoring fashion.
During Friday’s TV broadcast, David Griffin discussed the team’s decision-making process prior to the NBA trade deadline.
With the Lundi Gras holiday taking place today, the Pelicans Podcast will return Wednesday for its final episode prior to the NBA All-Star break. It will be back after the midseason hiatus on Wednesday, Feb. 21. New Orleans comes out of the break with a Feb. 22 home game vs. Houston.