The New Orleans Pelicans are grappling with a significant injury crisis early in the season, impacting their performance and playoff aspirations. Key players like Dejounte Murray and Trey Murphy are already sidelined, and now Herbert Jones and CJ McCollum have joined the injury list, leaving the team with a depleted roster.

This situation has severely affected their defensive capabilities, contributing to a three-game losing streak and ranking them near the bottom of the league in both defense and offense.

With upcoming challenging matchups, the pressure is on stars Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram to elevate their game and lead the team through this tough stretch.