I will be happy if the Pelicans simply stay out of the Play-In Tournament. They have the tenth hardest schedule down the stretch, while Golden State, Dallas and Denver have cupcake schedules. Unless Phoenix (hardest remaining schedule in the league) gets Booker back soon, they are in a heap of trouble and could easily fall into the Play-In (we have two games left with them and they may need those games badly). Also, don't look now, but the Lakers are definitely relevant...not only for a playoff spot, but for a conference title (Russel is playing lights out)
Here is a Strength of Schedule Chart as of today....
https://www.tankathon.com/remaining_schedule_strength