New Orleans Pelicans Eye Redemption in Home Court Duel with Los Angeles Lakers

As the New Orleans Pelicans prepare to host the Los Angeles Lakers at the Smoothie King Center, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a recent defeat. The Pelicans, who currently hold a record of 45 wins and 30 losses, are looking to redeem themselves after falling short against the Phoenix Suns on April 2nd with a score of 111-124.

In that game, despite an impressive offensive display that saw them rack up 60 points in the paint and convert on 41 percent of their three-point attempts, NOP's defense couldn't contain the Suns' high-powered offense. The Pelicans led for just over a minute throughout the entire contest and were outrebounded by their opponents who grabbed a total of 60 rebounds.

However, it's not all doom and gloom for NOP. Their performance earlier against Milwaukee Bucks on March 29th showcased their resilience as they secured a victory with a scoreline of 107-100. They demonstrated strong defensive prowess by limiting Bucks' scoring opportunities and converting turnovers into valuable points.

The upcoming game against LAL presents an opportunity for NOP to leverage their home court advantage where they have previously shown dominance. It will be crucial for them to maintain tight defense while exploiting any weaknesses in LAL's armor.

LAL comes into this match-up after showing mixed results in recent games but still poses significant threats with their ability to lead big as seen when they held onto it for an entire game against Boston Celtics on March 30th. NOP must be wary of LAL's capacity to build momentum quickly which could prove detrimental if not addressed early on.

NOP fans should expect an intense battle where every possession counts. With both teams having much at stake as playoffs loom closer, this is more than just another regular-season game – it’s about setting the tone for potential postseason matchups.

Mark your calendars for April 14th at Smoothie King Center; tip-off is scheduled at 2:30 PM CT. Fans can catch all the action live on BSNO or SportsNet LA networks – this is one spectacle you won’t want to miss!