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New Orleans Pelicans

(49-33)

7th in West

Zion Williamson: Potential playoff return 'realistic' despite 'demoralizing' hamstring injury

This Pelicans team needs some hope, and Zion Williamson provided it with his remarks on Tuesday.

William Guillory

NBA Playoffs expert picks, odds for Wednesday: Celtics vs. Heat, Thunder vs. Pelicans Game 2s

Hannah Vanbiber

The Thunder have a defensive rebounding problem. It's a calculated gamble

Anthony Slater39

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander seals Game 1 win with 'MVP moment'

Darnell Mayberry27

Pelicans need more from Brandon Ingram to upset Thunder. How can they get him going?

William Guillory29

Anonymous NBA player poll 2024: LeBron or Jordan as the GOAT? Most overrated? Finals favorite?

Journalists from The Athletic spoke to 142 players, from all 30 teams, for this year's edition of the poll.

Sam Amick and Josh Robbins688

Thunder escape a near meltdown, plus Nelly Korda's historic win

The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! The poll results are in. Ugh. We all expected some brief jitters for the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, a young crew with scant playoff experience. Maybe a quarter or two of nerves against the Zion Williamson-less Pelicans, but then steady before cruising to a nice win, right? Wrong. Almost really, really wrong. The Thunder survived what would’ve been a game-winning 3-pointer from C.J. McCollumn with 3 seconds left, the end to what was our...

Chris Branch2

NBA Playoffs odds, expert picks for Sunday's games: Celtics-Heat, Bucks-Pacers, Thunder-Pelicans, Clips-Mavs

The top seeds of the East and West hit the hardcourt Sunday in two of four Game 1s on the docket. Get odds and expert picks for all four.

Hannah Vanbiber22

Without Zion Williamson, Pelicans reclaim identity of depth and disruption to reach playoffs

Without their superstar, and with a promising season on the brink of ending, the Pelicans turned to their greatest strength.

William Guillory36

The Kings faded against the Pelicans and watched their season end abruptly

A faint dream is over, and the Kings now turn to an offseason with a few questions to answer.

Anthony Slater73

Three things we learned as Pelicans stifle Kings to face Thunder in NBA playoffs

Brandon Ingram led New Orleans with 24 points, while five other Pelicans players scored double-digit figures.

The Athletic Staff69

Kings-Pelicans Play-In preview: Zion's absence, Brandon Ingram's impact and more

The Kings are slight favorites with Zion Williamson out, but the Pelicans are still loaded and dangerous.

Anthony Slater20

NBA playoffs 2024 predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec pick first-round winners

We asked a scout, a coach and a team executive to predict the outcomes of the matchups that are already set.

Josh Robbins and Sam Amick163

Brandon Ingram has carried the Pelicans before without Zion Williamson. Can he do it again?

No Zion and the season on the line? Brandon Ingram has been here before. Can he carry the Pelicans again? “He’s going to be awesome."

William Guillory8

2024 NBA playoff predictions: Celtics-Nuggets for the title, early West upsets and more

The Tatum-Brown core will always have doubters until they get over the hump. Is this the year it finally happens for Boston?

John Hollinger265

NBA Play-In Tournament odds, expert picks for Bulls at Heat and Kings at Pelicans

The final two spots in the NBA Playoffs will be determined on Friday with the conclusion of the Play-In Tournament.

Dan Santaromita11

Pelicans' Zion Williamson to miss Play-In showdown with Kings due to hamstring strain

Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and will be re-examined in two weeks.

The Athletic Staff155

Zion Williamson’s dream performance turns into nightmare. Now, Pelicans are on the brink

Tuesday was shaping up to be Zion's defining moment as a pro player. Then, suddenly, another injury took it all away.

William Guillory80

LeBron James, Lakers hold off Pelicans in Play-In Tournament, will face Nuggets in first round

The Pelicans will host the Sacramento Kings in an elimination matchup Friday.

Alex Andrejev and Jovan Buha93

NBA Power Rankings: Thunder move up as playoffs near; what’s next for each team?

Zach Harper predicts what comes next for each NBA team

Zach Harper62

NBA Play-In Tournament odds, expert picks for Lakers at Pelicans and Warriors at Kings

The NBA Play-In Tournament starts Tuesday with the Lakers and Warriors both in action on the road.

Dan Santaromita38

NBA postseason coaching tiers: From Doc Rivers to Darvin Ham, what's at stake in coming weeks?

Breaking down the past, present and future of the 20 head coaches who still have a chance at a championship this season.

Sam Amick105

Pelicans 'punched' in the mouth by Lakers, whom they'll see again in Play-in Tournament

“We let a really good opportunity slip away,” Willie Green said of the missed chance to secure a top-six spot in the West.

William Guillory39

2024 NBA playoffs preview: Play-in predictions, first-round series guide

John Hollinger makes his play-in picks and previews a potentially wild first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs.

John Hollinger180

What NBA playoff scenarios are still in play on the final day of the regular season?

The Athletic has you covered on all the playoff and Play-In Tournament scenarios heading into Sunday.

Lukas Weese and Jenna West99

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