The New Orleans Pelicans have a very favorable schedule that stretches through the next five weeks’ worth of holidays. The New Orleans Pelicans (10-7) just wrapped up a six-game homestand with four convincing wins and now sit just one game back of first place in the Western Conference. Starting 2023 atop the standings is a real possibility just one year after a 1-12 start for Willie Green’s squad. After 8 of 11 games on the road to begin this campaign, the schedule is set up nicely for a Pelicans run through New Year’s Day 2023. New Orleans will embark on…