This Elimination Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Pelicans losing certain playoff spots. A total of 9 games from week 21 and 22 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.
The Pelicans cannot win this spot
The Pelicans cannot win this spot
The Pelicans cannot win this spot
The Pelicans cannot win this spot
The Pelicans cannot win this spot
The Pelicans cannot win this spot
The Pelicans cannot win this spot
Case 1
Pelicans lose to the Mavericks, and
Clippers beat the Spurs
Case 2
Pelicans lose to the Mavericks, and
Trail Blazers beat the Nets
No elimination cases were found for this spot
No elimination cases were found for this spot