
Pelicans created a miracle after the All-Star weekend, becoming the first team in NBA history to surpass their opponents by 100+ in the first four games after the All-Stars, and the fourth team to surpass their opponents by 90+ in the first four games after the All-Stars.
The previous three teams were the 76ers (+97) in the 1982-1983 season, the Pacers (+95) in the 2012-2013 season, and the Celtics (+91) in the 1956-1957 season.

It is worth mentioning that the 76ers and the Celtics both won the championship that season, while the Pacers reached the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Pelicans are in great momentum now. McCollum's joining has brought the team to life. He teamed up with Ingram and Valanciunas to show strong energy.

Pelicans have become the Lakers' enemy. According to this ranking, the Lakers need to play against the Pelicans first in the playoffs. If the Lakers drop to tenth, it will be more difficult to break through in the playoffs.
Could it be that James can’t even enter the playoffs? This is a big blow for James, who is still eager to win more championships at the end of his career. The Lakers only lead the Trail Blazers by 2 wins. If the team continues to sink, they may even fall out of the play-offs. But the Lakers' schedule is not good, and they still have to fight with strong teams. King James is really in big trouble.