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The New Orleans Pelicans will host the Toronto Raptors in a cross conference clash on Monday. New Orleans boasts a 28-21 record overall, with a solid 14-10 performance at home. On the other hand, Toronto has struggled this season with a 17-32 record overall and a disappointing 7-19 record on the road. This game marks the first encounter between both sides this season, and in their previous 4 matchups over the last 2 seasons, we have seen each squad take 2 wins home.
The game is scheduled to start at 8 pm Eastern Time at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
The Raptors are facing a challenging situation after their exhausting 135-127 double overtime defeat against the Thunder on Sunday. With little time to rest, they now have to travel from Oklahoma City to New Orleans for their next game on Monday. Unfortunately, this quick turnaround won’t provide much opportunity for both mental or physical recovery. Sunday’s loss marked the 7th defeat in the Raptors’ last 9 games, and their overall record stands at 3-12 in their last 15 bouts.
The Pelicans secured a sensational victory against the Spurs on Friday, triumphing with a score of 114-113. The game reached its climax when Zion Williamson executed a winning layup with a mere 3.1 seconds remaining in the 4th quarter, securing the victory for New Orleans. Williamson showcased his talent by contributing 33 points, maintaining an impressive average of 22.3 points per game this season. However, there is uncertainty surrounding Williamson’s availability for Monday’s game due to a foot injury, and Herbert Jones is also questionable with a possible strained abductor. In contrast, the remaining Pelicans’ players will enter Monday’s game well rested, having enjoyed 2 days of rest.
Sadly for Raptors fans we don’t see a world where the Pelicans let this one slide, we should see a convincing victory in favor of New Orleans.
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Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans Information
- Date: 02/05/2024
- Time: 08:10 PM ET
- Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
- How to Watch Raptors vs Pelicans: NBA TV
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
