New Orleans Pelicans Playoffs 2027
The New Orleans Pelicans are 4-8 (.333), 12th in the Western Conference, 6½ games behind the Los Angeles Lakers. They are 3 games behind 10th place, the last Play-In spot. Next: home to the Memphis Grizzlies, Fri, Nov 13 · 8:00 PM EST on GCSEN/Pelicans.com/DAZN MEM.
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Western Conference Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lakers | 11-2 | .846 | – |
| 2 |  Spurs | 10-2 | .833 | ½ |
| 3 |  Rockets | 9-3 | .750 | 1½ |
| 4 |  Trail Blazers | 8-3 | .727 | 2 |
| 5 |  Timberwolves | 8-3 | .727 | 2 |
| 6 |  Warriors | 8-4 | .667 | 2½ |
| 7 |  Thunder | 8-4 | .667 | 2½ |
| 8 | Grizzlies | 7-4 | .636 | 3 |
| 9 |  Mavericks | 7-4 | .636 | 3 |
| 10 |  Nuggets | 6-4 | .600 | 3½ |
| 11 |  Suns | 4-6 | .400 | 5½ |
| 12 | Pelicans | 4-8 | .333 | 6½ |
| 13 |  Clippers | 2-8 | .200 | 7½ |
| 14 |  Kings | 1-10 | .091 | 9 |
| 15 |  Jazz | 1-11 | .083 | 9½ |
1-6 go straight to the first round; 7-10 play the Play-In. Ranked by win percentage, then the NBA tiebreakers; division titles guarantee nothing. Full playoff picture →
Pelicans Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4 | vs Jazz | W 120-113 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | vs Timberwolves | L 109-115 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | at Clippers | L 123-139 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | at Warriors | L 87-138 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | vs  Nets | L 111-145 |
| Fri, Nov 13 | vs Grizzlies | 8:00 PM |
| Sat, Nov 14 | vs Nuggets | 7:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 | vs Warriors | 8:00 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 | vs  Pistons | 8:00 PM |
| Fri, Nov 20 | at Thunder | 8:00 PM |
| Sat, Nov 21 | at Spurs | 8:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 23 | vs Suns | 8:00 PM |
| Fri, Nov 27 | at Clippers | 9:30 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This New Orleans Pelicans playoffs page refreshes after every Pelicans game: record, conference seed, Play-In or first-round path and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the West playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
New Orleans Pelicans playoffs FAQ
Are the New Orleans Pelicans in a playoff spot?
Not today: they are 3 games behind 10th place, the last Play-In spot, with 70 games left.
When is the next Pelicans game?
Fri, Nov 13 · 8:00 PM EST, home to the Memphis Grizzlies, on GCSEN/Pelicans.com/DAZN MEM.
How many wins are the Pelicans on pace for?
27 wins over 82 games at their current .333 winning percentage.
Does winning the Southwest matter?
Only as a tiebreaker. NBA seeds go purely by record within the conference, so a division winner can still land in the Play-In.
How do NBA teams make the playoffs?
Seeds 1 to 6 in each conference qualify directly; seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In Tournament for the last two places.