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Western Conference ยท NBA

New Orleans Pelicans

15-41L1#14 seedGB: 27

Head Coach: James Borrego

The New Orleans Pelicans are 15-41 (.268) in the National Basketball Association Western Conference, ranked #14 seed. A struggling campaign with a 9-20 home record and 6-21 on the road. Currently on a 1-game losing streak, with a 5-5 record over the last 10 games. Facing high playoff pressure (PPI: 6.5) โ€” 4 games below the cutline, making every game must-watch. 3 upcoming games with live tickets, starting from 1. Next home game: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Dallas Mavericks on Monday, March 16, 2026 (from 1). 17-man roster under head coach James Borrego, including 8 guards, 5 forwards, 4 centers.

Win %

.268

Home

9-20

Away

6-21

Last 10

5-5

Streak

L1

SeatNav Team Intelligence

3 games analyzed
Market Heat
67/100
Demand
57
Price Signal
67
Time Pressure
58
Scarcity
80
Category
80
Significance
4.0/10.0
Seed Power
0.7/2.0
Competitive Balance
1.7/2.0
Rivalry
0.2/2.0
Momentum
0.5/2.0
Stakes
0.8/2.0
Rivalries:none upcoming
Wildcard gap:2 pts8th โ†” 9thTIGHT
Playoff pressure:6.5/10High
6.5

Playoff Pressure Index

High

New Orleans Pelicans are in a high-pressure position. The playoff picture is volatile and recent results have intensified the stakes.

4 below cutline

GB: 27

Games Back
2.5/3.0
Recent Form (L10)
1.5/2.0
Streak Momentum
1.0/2.0
Seed Proximity
0.5/2.0
Conference Congestion
1.0/1.0

Upcoming Games

3 games with tickets availableRanked by 2D Composite

Next Home Game

4.2Standard

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Dallas Mavericks

Monday, March 16, 2026 ยท 7:00 PM ยท Smoothie King Center

Solid game with good competitive balance.

From 1 โ†’

Season Analysis

Through 56 games this season, the New Orleans Pelicans have posted a 15-41 record, good for a .268 winning percentage. This places them as a struggling team in the Western Conference, currently holding the #14 seed. They sit 27 games back from the top spot in their conference.

The Pelicans show a balanced performance across venues with a 9-20 record at home and 6-21 away. This consistency suggests a well-rounded team that doesn't rely heavily on home-court advantage to compete.

The Pelicans have been steady recently, posting a 5-5 mark over their last 10 games with a 1-game losing streak. This puts them in the middle of the pack in terms of current form across the NBA.

From a playoff perspective, the Pelicans face high pressure with a Playoff Pressure Index of 6.5 out of 10. Currently 4 positions below the playoff cutline, every remaining game carries significant weight. This level of urgency typically translates to intense, high-stakes performances that make for compelling viewing.

There are currently 3 upcoming Pelicans games with tickets available on SeatNav. Each game is ranked using our EVE Score system, which measures match significance based on standings, streaks, rivalries, and playoff implications โ€” helping fans identify the most compelling games to attend.

Roster

17 players ยท 2025-26 season

Guard

23

#23Trey Alexander

G ยท 6' 5" ยท 185 lbs ยท 22y

41

#41Saddiq Bey

G ยท 6' 8" ยท 215 lbs ยท 26y

0

#0Jeremiah Fears

G ยท 6' 3" ยท 190 lbs ยท 19y

24

#24Jordan Hawkins

G ยท 6' 5" ยท 190 lbs ยท 23y

11

#11Bryce McGowens

G ยท 6' 6" ยท 190 lbs ยท 23y

5

#5Dejounte Murray

G ยท 6' 4" ยท 180 lbs ยท 29y

Out
14

#14Micah Peavy

G ยท 6' 7" ยท 220 lbs ยท 24y

Out
3

#3Jordan Poole

G ยท 6' 4" ยท 194 lbs ยท 26y

Center

4

#4Hunter Dickinson

C ยท 7' 1" ยท 255 lbs ยท 25y

9

#9DeAndre Jordan

C ยท 6' 11" ยท 265 lbs ยท 37y

21

#21Yves Missi

C ยท 6' 11" ยท 235 lbs ยท 21y

Out
22

#22Derik Queen

C ยท 6' 9" ยท 250 lbs ยท 21y

Forward

2

#2Herbert Jones

F ยท 6' 7" ยท 206 lbs ยท 27y

55

#55Kevon Looney

F ยท 6' 9" ยท 222 lbs ยท 30y

17

#17Karlo Matkovic

F ยท 6' 10" ยท 231 lbs ยท 24y

25

#25Trey Murphy III

F ยท 6' 8" ยท 206 lbs ยท 25y

Out
1

#1Zion Williamson

F ยท 6' 6" ยท 284 lbs ยท 25y

Last updated: Feb 14, 2026, 4:32 PM ยท Data via licensed sports feeds