NBA - Week 18 of 25

Pelicans Playoff Spot Elimination Options

This Elimination Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Pelicans losing certain playoff spots. A total of 14 games from week 18 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games eliminates multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the lowest playoff spot only.

Pelicans Elimination Options

Spot #1 - First Round Home Field Advantage

The Pelicans cannot win this spot

Spot #2 - First Round Home Field Advantage

Case 1
Pelicans lose to the Spurs

Spot #3 - First Round Home Field Advantage

Case 1
      Pelicans lose to the Spurs, and
      Rockets beat the Jazz, and
      Nuggets beat the Lakers, and
      Grizzlies beat the Cavaliers