The Play-In Tournament is set: the New Orleans Pelicans, as the ninth seed in the Western Conference, will host the 10th-seeded San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 8:30 p.m. inside the Smoothie King Center.
The only thing that needed to transpire over the final two regular season games was a single New Orleans victory or a San Anto luka doncic jersey kids youth nio defeat. Although the Pelicans were smashed by the Grizzlies yesterday, the Warriors knocked off the Spurs.
With that important box checked, Willie Green has options for the home finale against the Warriors tonight.
Rest key players instead of having them play in a meaningless game in NBA Draft Hats the standingsUse Sunday’s matchup as a luka doncic jersey youth green tuneup for the play-in, especially with the team coming off a dreadful loss to the Grizzlies
Solid arguments exist for the selection of either choice, but my vote goes towards inactivity.
Over the last several weeks, more than a few Pelicans either missed games or were listed as questionable for various injuries: Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum, Jonas Valanciunas, Devonte’ Graham, Jose Alvarado and Larry Nance Jr. It feels prudent to not put anyon luka dončić jersey e at needless risk, especially those not operating at 100%.
The Warriors, on the other hand, are entering tonight’s matchup with perhaps something to play for. They hold a one-game edge over the Mavericks, but Dallas owns the tiebreaker. If they beat the Pels, they’re assured of facing the Nuggets in the first round, but more importantly, of avoiding the Suns until the Western Conference finals.
While Stephen Curry will sit, Klay Thompson is expected to return to the court after missing Golden State’s contest in San Antonio.
For those pondering whether Zion Williamson makes his first appearance of the season tonight, the odds of that occurring seem nonexistent. He sat out the last team practice on Friday, per Christian Clark of Nola.com.
Juvie and Mannie Fresh, though, are a go as the halftime act and will be worth the price of admission alone.
Juvie and Mannie Fresh are performing at halftime of the regular season finale this Sunday at the @SmoothieKingCtr
Join us : https://t.co/HiIMTFeTEn pic.twitter.com/dACb9inyUj
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) April 8, 2022
So, be sure to come to the Smoothie King Center t LeBron James o celebrate the Pelicans for their remarkable accomplishment on Sunday evening. Because the next time we watch them play in person, it’ll be all game faces as the stakes will be ridiculously high. Beat the Spurs to fight another day or lose and go home for the summer.
Everyone in New Orleans wants to postpone the latter outcome for as long as DeMarcus Cousins possible.
Who: New Orleans Pelicans (36-45) vs Golden State Warriors (52-29)
When: April 10, 2022, 8:30 p.m.
Where to watch: TNT
Where to listen: ESPN 100.3 FM
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