We're looking at a pretty difficult schedule to start with this season: eight of the first eleven games are on the road, and we face the Nets, Suns, Clippers, Mavs, & Warriors. Last year's start was awful, but even a 6-6 start to this season would represent a big step forward. And then after the first eleven games, there are six straight home games.
https://www.nba.com/pelicans/schedule