1) Two teams look to maintain their winning streaks when the Pelicans take on the Utah Jazz on Friday at the Smoothie King Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. and tickets can still be purchased here. New Orleans (26-36) continued to be one of the NBA’s best teams since the All-Star break on Wednesday, rolling to a 125-95 home victory over Sacramento, its third straight win by 15-plus points.
2) On Thursday, Pelicans.com writer Jim Eichenhofer and Daniel Sallerson joined the Pelicans Weekly show to recap the first three wins post All-Star break.
3) New Orleans released its injury report Thursday. Check it out here to see who will be unavailable for the matchup.
4) Read Thursday's practice report here and see how New Orleans' changes to their bench unit have improved its tempo over the last few games.
5) Coach Willie Green, along with guards Jose Alvarado and Tony Snell spoke to the media after Thursday's practice. View post-practice media availability here.