New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans were established in 2002. Their name was the New Orleans Hornets. After some time they changed their name to New Orleans Pelicans. They played their home games at their Home Arena. They have qualified for playoffs nine times.
History
New Orleans Pelicans were founded in 2002. They have struggled in their early years but now they are shining stars. In 2005, the authorization relocated to Oklahoma City where they played as New Orleans/ Oklahoma City Hornets. Before returning to New Orleans they announced that they are changing their name from New Oklahoma City Hornets to New Orleans Pelicans.
Season-by-Season Record
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Season |
GP |
W |
L |
W–L% |
Finish |
Playoffs |
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72 |
30 |
42 |
.417 |
5th, Southwest |
Did not qualify |
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72 |
31 |
41 |
.431 |
4th, Southwest |
Did not qualify |
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82 |
36 |
46 |
.439 |
3rd, Southwest |
Lost in First Round, 2–4 (Suns) |
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82 |
42 |
40 |
.512 |
2nd, Southwest |
Did not qualify |
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82 |
49 |
33 |
.598 |
2nd, Southwest |
Lost in First Round, 0–4 (Thunder) |
Top-Players
Zion Williamson
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Playoff Performance |
Notable Scores |
Major Teams |
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· Scored 40 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and dished out 5 assists in a 110-106 loss. This marked his first appearance in the NBA postseason, although it was cut short due to an injury in the final minutes |
· 43 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 28, 2023, leading to a 119-118 victory. |
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· 33 points on November 29, 2023, in a 124-114 win over the Philadelphia 76ers |
Duke Blue Devils |
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· 33 points on February 2, 2024, including a game-winning layup in a 114-113 victory against the San Antonio Spurs |
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· Scored 22 points in his debut against the San Antonio Spurs |
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· Averaged 22.5 points during his rookie season |
Brandon Ingram
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Playoff Performance |
Notable Scores |
Major Teams |
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Game 2 Scored 37 points, along with 11 rebounds and 9 assists, contributing to a 125-114 victory |
· Scored 49 points against the Utah Jazz |
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Game 4 Scored 30 points in a 118-103 win, helping to tie the series at 2-2 |
· 42 points and 12 rebounds in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves |
Los Angeles Lakers |
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Averaged 27.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 6.2 assists throughout the series |
· 41 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists in a win over the Toronto Raptors |
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· Scored 32 points in a close overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors |
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· Had a game-winning three-pointer with 0.8 seconds remaining against the Philadelphia 76ers |
CJ McCollum
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Playoff Performance |
Notable Scores |
Major Teams |
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· Scored 27 points in Game 5 against the Warriors |
· Scored 50 points against the Chicago Bulls |
New Orleans Pelicans |
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· Recorded a postseason career-high of 41 points in Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors |
· Scored 44 points in a game against the Houston Rockets |
Portland Trail Blazers |
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· McCollum scored 37 points in Game 7, leading the Blazers to a 100-96 victory and advancing to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2000 |
· Recorded 42 points on December 30, 2023, against the Philadelphia 76ers |
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· Scored 38 points in Game 4 against the New Orleans Pelicans |
· He averaged 25.7 points per game in the series against the Nuggets |
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· Scored 32 points in a win over the San Antonio Spurs, helping the Pelicans secure a playoff spot |
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