The Pelicans are 0-1 early in the 2026-27 season, so most of the picture is still forming. Here is where they stand in our ratings, how they have played so far and who is next on the schedule.
Record0-1
Conference seed11
Power rank21
Rating1414
Last 100-1
StreakL1
Where they stand
The Pelicans are 11th in the Western Conference at 0-1, 1.5 games behind the leader. They are 0-1 at home and 0-0 on the road, and 0-1 over their last 10.
In the Southwest Division: Rockets 1-0, Grizzlies 1-0, Mavericks 0-1, Pelicans 0-1, and Spurs 0-1.
Last season the Pelicans finished the regular season 26-56.
Rating and trend
Our rating for the Pelicans is 1414, 21st of 30, unchanged this week.
Recent results
The Pelicans are 0-1 in their last 1 games.
The toughest loss was a 120-123 loss at home against IND on Oct 21.
What is next
The next game is on the road against UTA on Friday, October 23. Our Win Meter gives the Pelicans about 49% in that one. After that: at DEN, vs DEN, and vs SAC.
Injury report
Malik Dia (out), Jaron Pierre Jr. (out), and Julian Reese (out). Statuses can change before game time.
Written automatically by Tip Off Live software from results and box score data. Ratings and Win Meter readings are our own model estimates.
Rating over time
Our rating for the Pelicans over the last three seasons. Tap or hover for a date.
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