Playoff energy expected when Thunder, Pelicans meet
(Photo credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports) The New Orleans Pelicans will attempt to duplicate their road success at home when they host six consecutive games, beginning with a contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. The Pelicans just finished a 3-1 road trip and are tied with the Minnesota Timberwolves for most road victories (24) among Western Conference teams. New Orleans' 20 home victories, though, ar