The Hornets are fighting to stay in the Eastern playoff hunt, and beating the Pelicans is non-negotiable if they want momentum. For New Orleans, stuck near the West’s basement, this is about pride and development, not climbing the standings.
The 76ers are holding firm in the East and hunting playoff position, while the Pelicans limp into Philly battered, weary, and already circling the drain of their season. The numbers don’t lie: this is Philadelphia’s game to lose, and the only upset would be if it stays close for 48 minutes.
The story here is separation.San Antonio (31-14)is a top-tier Western team facing aNew Orleans (11-36)squad stuck in the league’s basement. One team tunes up for the postseason; the other limps toward
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