The New York Knicks will face the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night in their third game in four days to complete their first back-to-back of the season.

 The Knicks are coming off a 126-120 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, in which RJ Barrett scored 26 points and Julius Randle added 17 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists.

The Pelicans are coming off a 111-104 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in their season opener on Wednesday night. All five starters scored in double figures for the Pelicans, and Zion Williamson led the way with 25 points.

The Knicks will be looking to improve to 2-1 on the season and start their road trip off on the right foot. The Pelicans will be looking to build on their season-opening win and start a new winning streak.

The matchup between the Knicks and Pelicans is one of the more intriguing games on the NBA schedule on Saturday night. Both teams have young and talented rosters, and both teams are looking to make a name for themselves in the Eastern and Western Conferences, respectively.

Here are some key things to watch for in the game:

• Can the Knicks slow down Zion Williamson? Williamson is one of the most explosive players in the NBA, and he will be a handful for the Knicks to defend. The Knicks will need to do a good job of containing Williamson in the paint and preventing him from getting easy baskets.
• Can the Pelicans shoot well from three-point range? The Pelicans shot 14-of-32 from three-point range in their season opener, and they will need to continue to shoot well from beyond the arc to beat the Knicks. The Knicks are a good three-point shooting team themselves, so the Pelicans will need to make sure they are knocking down their open looks.
• Can the Knicks and Pelicans control the tempo of the game? Both teams like to play fast-paced basketball, and the team that can control the tempo of the game will have a big advantage. The Knicks will need to make sure they are getting back on defense and preventing the Pelicans from getting easy transition baskets. The Pelicans will need to make sure they are running their offense efficiently and not turning the ball over.

Overall, the game between the Knicks and Pelicans is a matchup between two young and talented teams. Both teams are looking to make a name for themselves in the NBA, and the winner of this game will take a big step towards that goal.