The 2015-16 season wasn't an unmitigated disaster for the New Orleans Pelicans, but little else could've gone wrong for the team. Following that disappointing campaign, the Pelicans are in a great position to rebound in 2016-17.
Below is a look at the Pelicans' most interesting matchups ahead in the new season and a prediction for how the year will unfold.
2016-17 Details
Season Opener: vs. Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. ET
Championship Odds: 50-1 (via Odds Shark)
Schedule: NBA.com
Having a healthy Anthony Davis will go a long way toward getting New Orleans back to the playoffs. Davis missed 20 games, and the team eventually shut him down for the year in March.
Injuries in general killed the Pelicans. According to Basketball-Reference.com, head coach Alvin Gentry used 21 players, including Orlando Johnson, Jimmer Fredette and Nate Robinson.
Of course, the team's misfortune came with a silver lining. Falling into the lottery meant the Pelicans were in a position to s ...
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Article written by Joseph Zucker