If you thought the New Orleans Pelicans’ first 10 games was a bumpy ride, you may want to buckle up for these next five.

Especially if the Pelicans’ most recent outing, a 121-98 thrashing by the Phoenix Suns on Monday night, is an indication of things to come.

The Pelicans, fresh off yet another lackluster performance, return to the Smoothie King Center Wednesday night for a rugged 5-game homestand.

It begins against the improved Portland Trail Blazers, who now have former Pelican fan favorite Jrue Holiday on their roster.

After that, the real gauntlet begins.

The Pels host the Lakers Friday, then have back-to-back games on Sunday and Monday against the Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder before closing out the stretch on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets.

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