While the New Orleans Pelicans have done themselves no favors inside the bubble, nearly every result outside of their control has gone in their favor.
Conference standings
8. Grizzlies (32-35) – While New Orleans’ 0-2 start has been particularly loud with both games on national television, the Grizzlies have also started winless as well following Sunday’s loss to the Spurs.
9. Spurs 2.0 GB – After little discussion about them coming into the bubble, suddenly it’s the Spurs who are in the driver’s seat after Sunday’s late win over Memphis
10. Trail Blazers 2.5 GB – Despite Damian Lillard’s blistering second half, Portland couldn’t knock off Boston on Sunday.
11. Pelicans 3.5 GB – Not in action on Sunday
12. Kings 3.5 GB – Like Memphis and New Orleans, Sacramento is also winless in two games after a blowout loss to Orlando.
13. Suns 4 GB – Phoenix is making things as interesting as they can with a comeback win over Dallas on Sunday.
Games to watch and rooting interests
San Antonio vs. Philadelphia, 8 p.m. – After wins over Sacramento and Memphis, San Antonio now gets a much tougher task with one of Philly’s elites. Pelicans fans should be rooting for the Sixers to bounce back from their own opening loss.
