NBA playoff watch: Grizzlies in play-in tournament; Pelicans on the ropes
Memphis and Golden State clinched spots in the postseason, but New Orleans' hopes are hanging by a thread.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
31-38, 4th in Southwest
- 3/29W 115-109
- 4/1L 115-110
- 4/2L 126-103
- 4/4W 122-115
- 4/6L 123-107
- 4/7L 139-111
- 4/9W 101-94
- 4/11W 116-109
- 4/12W 117-110
- 4/14L 116-106
- 4/16L 117-115
- 4/18L 122-112
- 4/20L 134-129
- 4/22W 135-100
- 4/24L 110-108
- 4/26W 120-103
- 4/28L 114-112
- 4/29W 109-95
- 5/1W 140-136
- 5/3L 123-108
- 5/4W 108-103
- 5/7L 109-107
- 5/9W 112-110
- 5/10L 115-110
- 5/12
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Grizzlies beat Pelicans 115-110, secure play-in spot
— Dillon Brooks scored 23 points, Jonas Valanciunas had 20 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks, and the Memphis Grizzlies secured a spot the postseason play-in tournament by beating the New Orleans Pelicans 115-110 on Monday night.
Alexander-Walker drops behind-the-back dime to Lewis (0:20)
Perkins: Griffin's criticism is why old-school players call the league soft (1:51)
NBA Power Rankings: The races and players we're watching closely in the final week
The races to stay out of the NBA's play-in tournament aren't the only battles that have our attention right now.
Pelicans beat Hornets 112-110 to keep play-in hopes alive
— Eric Bledsoe had 24 points and 11 assists, Jaxson Hayes added 18 points and the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans stayed alive in the race for the play-in tournament with 112-110 come-from-behind victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night.
Alexander-Walker sinks shot from beyond half court (0:25)
Pelicans' Griffin fined $50K for Zion comments
Pelicans executive David Griffin was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Sunday for criticizing officiating relating to Zion Williamson's fractured ring finger.
Why Perkins takes issue with Griffin blaming refs for Zion's injury (0:46)
76ers survive Pelicans in late-game drama (0:59)
Embiid strengthens MVP bid, 76ers hold off Pelicans 109-107
— Joel Embiid had 37 points and 13 rebounds to the tune of “MVP! MVP!” chants and the Philadelphia 76ers inched closer toward securing the top spot in the East with a 109-107 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.
Cue circus music, Pelicans and 76ers have sloppy sequence (0:28)
Lewis gives the Pelicans the lead with a 3 then a dunk (0:29)
Hayes, Howard exchange impressive dunks in the 2nd quarter (0:22)
Zion out indefinitely; Pels blame league for injury
Pelicans VP David Griffin called Zion Williamson's injury "avoidable," saying his franchise superstar was injured because of the way he is officiated in the paint.
Pelicans GM blasts NBA for the way Zion is officiated (1:40)
Sources: Pels, Marshall agree to multiyear deal
The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a multiyear contract with two-way player Naji Marshall, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
Pelicans' Ingram (sprained left ankle) out Fri.
Brandon Ingram has a left low ankle sprain and will miss Friday's game against the 76ers. His status is day-to-day.
Lonzo talks trash to Draymond after 3 (0:32)
Curry cools after lights fail as Pels take advantage
The Pelicans finally found a way to slow down Warriors star guard Stephen Curry: All they needed was a lighting failure inside Smoothie King Center on Tuesday night.
Lonzo backs text to Zion with career-tying night
A clunker against the Warriors on Monday weighed on Lonzo Ball, who vowed to make amends one night later and did just that, tying a career high with 33 points and proving clutch down the stretch as the Pels scored a pivotal 108-103 win in the rematch.
Ball bounces back with 33, Pelicans top Warriors 108-103
— Lonzo Ball hit seven 3-pointers and capped a 33-point performance with a step-back jumper with 25.3 seconds left, followed by four free throws in the final 15 seconds, and the New Orleans Pelicans pulled out a crucial 108-103 victory over the Golden...
Curry's 41 points push Warriors past Pelicans 123-108
— Stephen Curry scored 41 points, Draymond Green had 10 points, 15 assists and 13 rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors took a big step toward locking up a postseason berth with a 123-108 victory over the desperate New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night.
Richard Jefferson becomes Iron Man during broadcast (1:02)
Iron Man observes Wiggins' free throws from above shot clock (0:23)
2020-21 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 40 | 28 | .588 | - | W4 |
| Memphis | 35 | 33 | .515 | 5 | W2 |
| San Antonio | 33 | 35 | .485 | 7 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 31 | 38 | .449 | 9.5 | L1 |
| Houston | 16 | 53 | .232 | 24.5 | L6 |
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2020-21 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game114.88th
Rebounds Per Game47.43rd
Assists Per Game26.210th
Points Allowed115.125th
Injuries
2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(13) | Kira Lewis Jr | PG | Alabama |
| 2(9) | Elijah Hughes | SG | Syracuse |
| 2(12) | Nick Richards | C | Kentucky |
| 2(30) | Sam Merrill | SG | Utah State |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 31 | 38 | .449 |
| 2019-20 | 30 | 42 | .417 |
| 2018-19 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
| 2017-18 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2016-17 | 34 | 48 | .415 |