Pelicans Playoff Picture: Chances, Bracket, Seed for 2024-25

Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans dribbles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 16, 2024 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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The New Orleans Pelicans hope to return to the 2025 NBA playoff picture following last yearโ€™s first-round exit.

Pelicans Playoff Chances

The Pelicansโ€™ playoff odds are currently off the board, as they are unlikely to make the postseason.

Here is how their postseason odds compare to the Southwest Division:

  • Mavericks -1100
  • Rockets -550
  • Grizzlies -500
  • Spurs +450
  • Pelicans OTB

Pelicans Playoff Seed

According to the updated NBA playoff picture, the Pelicans would not be in if the season ended today.

New Orleans trails the final play-in tournament spot by 9.5 games.

Last Time the Pelicans Made the Playoffs

The Pelicans made the playoffs in 2024, losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the opening round.

New Orleans made the conference semifinals in 2018 and 2008, but has never had a deeper playoff run in franchise history.

Pelicans Playoff History

  • Playoff appearances: 9
  • Championships: 0

NBA Playoffs Odds

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