LeBron James and the Cavaliers look for a fifth straight win on Thursday night against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Out west, the red-hot Warriors look for their 11th consecutive victory, hosting the Pelicans in Oakland.
Pelicans visit Warriors, LeBron and Melo clash
Stephen Dunn/Getty ImagesThe Western Conference playoff competition already looks fierce. Seven playoff squads from a year ago again make up the first through seventh spots in the standings, while the now-healthy Thunder lurk with their 5-13 record. New Orleans, Phoenix, Sacramento and Denver remain in a tier that’s on the outside looking in.
So it’s now or never for the Pelicans -- or those other young teams -- to make a move. Visiting the Bay Area to face the NBA’s hottest team doesn’t make things easier on New Orleans.
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