Tuesday’s Western Convention play-in match recreation will characteristic a well-recognized opponent for New Orleans, in additional methods than one. After dropping Sunday’s common season finale to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Pelicans will match up in opposition to the identical squad Tuesday on TNT (6:30 p.m. Central), that includes LeBron James and former seven-year New Orleans energy ahead Anthony Davis.
The Pelicans (49-33) are the No. 7 seed within the West play-in bracket, internet hosting the eighth-seeded Lakers (47-35). The winner of Tuesday’s 7-8 recreation will advance to the playoffs for a Spherical 1 matchup in opposition to defending NBA champion Denver (No. 2 seed). The loser of Tuesday’s Lakers-Pelicans contest can have a closing likelihood to advance to the playoffs Friday, internet hosting the winner of the 9-10 recreation between Sacramento and Golden State. Kings-Warriors can be slated for Tuesday (9 p.m.).
Tuesday’s recreation might be broadcast on TV completely by TNT nationally. The New Orleans native radio broadcast might be on WRNO 99.5 FM.