5 Must-Win Games Remaining on New Orleans Pelicans 2015 NBA Schedule

By Jerry Landry

5 Must-Win Games Remaining on New Orleans Pelicans 2015 NBA Schedule

Anthony Davis unibrow New Orleans Pelicans NBA Playoff chances — The New Orleans Pelicans are a beak's length from the eighth seed in the NBA’s Western conference. New Orleans trails the Oklahoma City Thunder by just one game, and could definitely close the gap if they secure victory in these five must-win games.

5. March 7th, Memphis Grizzlies

Zach Randolph Z-Bo Memphis Grizzlies NBA Playoffs

5. March 7th, Memphis Grizzlies

Zach Randolph Z-Bo Memphis Grizzlies NBA Playoffs — Marc Gasol, Z-Bo, and company come to town on the 7th, and this will be the first true must-win game for Anthony Davis and the Pelicans. Davis appears to be coming into his own, and if he can continue to drop 24 points and 10 rebounds, New Orleans can drop Memphis.

4. March 10th, At Brooklyn Nets

Deron Williams Brooklyn Nets NBA Playoff chances

4. March 10th, At Brooklyn Nets

Deron Williams Brooklyn Nets NBA Playoff chances — This is must-win because the Pelicans must pluck weaker Eastern conference teams at every opportunity. On the road, though, it’s a shorter trip than New Orleans is accustomed to, which amounts to a game that’s even more winnable.

3. March 20th, At Golden State Warriors

Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors Splash Brothers NBA Playoffs

3. March 20th, At Golden State Warriors

Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors Splash Brothers NBA Playoffs — Golden State is the NBA’s team to beat, and a possible first-round opponent of the Pelicans. It’d be great for New Orleans to draw first blood and get a victory on the Splash Brothers’ launching pad.

2. March 25th, Houston Rockets

James Harden Dunk Houston Rockets

2. March 25th, Houston Rockets

James Harden Dunk Houston Rockets — This is a home game against a team just as desperate to improve their playoff positioning. Beating the Rockets can get the ball rolling, and if it’s a snowball effect for the Pelicans, they could surge not just into the eighth playoff spot, but possibly beyond.

1. April 15th, San Antonio Spurs

Kawhi Leonard Dunk San Antonio Spurs

1. April 15th, San Antonio Spurs

Kawhi Leonard Dunk San Antonio Spurs — The Pelicans’ last game of the regular season is on their home floor and against the defending champs. You can bet your best pair of Clarks loafers they’ll be hyped for this game — that is if they can remain in playoff contention until the end.

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