The New Orleans Pelicans have picked the worst time of year to settle into a slump. They finish off a horrendous homestand Friday night against the lowly San Antonio Spurs, but they may have to do it without Zion Williamson, who is day to day after injuring his finger Wednesday night.

With just six games left – four of which are on the road – can they get it together and finish in sixth or higher? Will Brandon Ingram be back soon? How much do they miss him? What are their prospects for the playoffs?

These are all questions we'll ask Pelicans beat writer Christian Clark on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 223). Join us, as host Jim Derry also has a couple thoughts on school being cut in half for the solar eclipse on Monday and his 'Extra Point' goes back 31 years to the national championship game being played in the Superdome.