still only 2 games back for the 8th spot after the Pacers loss and we still play them once ourselves

Sloppy Pelicans lose fourth straight as they free-fall in Western Conference standings
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2018/04/new_orleans_pelicans_vs_oklaho_13.html
if we beat the Pels and get a little help to finish tied, we split the season series 2-2 and the next tiebreaker is Western Conference record, which the Clippers [23-24] will likely win over the Pels [22-25]