The Pelicans will have a difficult task to complete in order to be In-Season Champions this year.
announced their schedule for the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup on Tuesday. The second in-season tournament begins on November 11th, with the finals again in Las Vegas on December 17th. New Orleans is in West Group C, along with the Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies, and Dallas Mavericks.Last year's In-season Tournament was a huge success for the NBA. Traditionally, the length of the regular season lends to not many meaningful games played before the All-Star break.
New Orleans opens tournament play against 3-time MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets at home on November 15th. The Pelicans defeated Denver last season during Group play, so they hope to rekindle some of that magic again.and their dynamic duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. The teams split the season series 2-2 last season, although three of the four victories were by both teams were by double-digits.
Finally, the Pelicans head to Memphis for a tilt against the Grizzlies on the day after Thanksgiving to wrap up Group Play. Ja Morant returned versus suspension against the Pelicans and in his first action of the season hit a game-winning shot to crush the Pelicans.
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