"The New Orleans Pelicans were hit hard by injuries, never once having their full roster available in a year where losing didn't even benefit them. Through their first 25 games, they stumbled to a brutal 3-22 record."
"Since the break, though, with the team finally close to healthy, they've gone 10-7. Not amazing, but above .500-and at least somewhat respectable. With nine games left, you could realistically see them finishing this stretch with a winning record."
"The worst-case scenario might be exactly that, going 9-0. Because then Joe Dumars, who already traded away a potential lottery pick in a stacked draft, might convince himself it was just bad injury luck that kept this team out of the playoffs."
The New Orleans Pelicans have faced a challenging season, trading away a potential lottery pick and struggling with injuries. They started with a 3-22 record and were 15-41 by the All-Star break. However, since then, they have improved to a 10-7 record. With nine games remaining, they could finish with a winning record, but they are already eliminated from postseason contention. A strong finish could lead to delusions about their performance and future decisions regarding draft picks.
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