New Orleans Pelicans: Top 10 Toughest Games Next Season

2. April 12 – @ Golden State Warriors

Steph Curry at home is never an easy assignment. New Orleans gets Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Company as the fourth road game in six nights. Rest the starters like Golden State does every time they come to the Crescent City. The 82nd game might have too much riding on it.

1. April 14 – vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Last season’s Western Conference playoff race came down to the last day. This season is shaping up to be just as competitive. Will New Orleans need a win to close out the regular season? Would fans of the Los Angeles Lakers flood the Smoothie King Center to create a playoff atmosphere? We’ve got 81 games between now and this matchup to figure it all out.