Members of the New Orleans Pelicans celebrate as time runs out in an NBA basketball play-in tournament game against the Los Angeles Clippers Friday, April 15, 2022, in Los Angeles. The Pelicans won 105-101. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A franchise player out for the season. A first-year head coach. A 1-12 start. The New Orleans Pelicans overcame it all and stormed back to make the playoffs.
