The New Orleans Pelicans found some success in the inaugural in-season tournament two seasons ago, advancing to Las Vegas for the semifinals.

Last year wasn’t as kind as the Pelicans went 1-3 in group play of the in-season tournament.

Duplicating that success from two years ago and earning a trip to Vegas this season won’t be easy either.

The NBA released the group play schedule for its third in-season tournament on Wednesday.

The Pelicans, as announced in early July. are a part of West Group B. It's stacked group that also includes the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies and in group play.

The Pelicans' schedule in the group is:

• Oct. 31: Pelicans at Clippers.

• Nov. 14: Pelicans vs. Lakers

• Nov. 21: Pelicans at Mavericks

• Nov. 26:

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