An eclectic team with a rich history, the New Orleans Pelicans are sure to bring exciting gameplay to the 2023-24 NBA season. With three playoff appearances and a division title in the Western Conference, the possibilities for victory are endless during the current season. Read on to learn about the team's game schedule and how to score major savings on Pelicans tickets through Undercover Tourist!
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Overview of the New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans, formerly known as the Charlotte Hornets, relocated to Louisiana in 2002. While they competed in the NBA's Eastern Conference during their first two seasons, they moved to the Southwest Division in the Western Conference in 2004 — to even the number of teams in each conference. Because of the devastation brought about by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the team temporarily relocated to Oklahoma City for two seasons. Upon returning home in 2007, the Hornets played their most successful season ever and won their first division title. In 2013, owner Tom Benson changed the team's name to the Pelicans — inspired by Louisiana's state bird.
In 2019, the Pelicans drafted Zion Williamson and also acquired Brandon Ingram from the Los Angeles Lakers. Williamson was named NBA Rookie of the Month in February 2020. In the same season, Ingram became an NBA All-Star for the first time in his career and won the 2020 Most Improved Player Award. However, various injuries (including Williamson's foot injury which kept him benched the entire 2021-22 season) have held the team back from reaching the playoffs in recent years. If they can stay healthy, the Pelicans are capable of winning more than 40 games and advancing to the postseason.
New Orleans Pelicans Tickets
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New Orleans Pelicans Schedule
Bust out your best red, navy and gold! Here's where you can watch the Pelicans play during the 2023-24 season:
- Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Pelicans Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, 7:00pm - Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
- Oklahoma City Thunder at New Orleans Pelicans Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, 6:00pm - Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
- New Orleans Pelicans at San Antonio Spurs Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, 6:00pm - Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
- Emirates NBA Cup: TBD at New Orleans Pelicans (Date TBD) Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, Time TBD - Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
- New Orleans Pelicans at Houston Rockets Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, 7:00pm - Toyota Center, Houston, TX
- New York Knicks at New Orleans Pelicans Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, 7:00pm - Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
- Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, 6:00pm - Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
- Houston Rockets at New Orleans Pelicans Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, 7:00pm - Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
- Memphis Grizzlies at New Orleans Pelicans Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, 7:00pm - Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
- Los Angeles Clippers at New Orleans Pelicans Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, 7:00pm - Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
- New Orleans Pelicans at Miami Heat Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, 7:30pm - Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
- Washington Wizards at New Orleans Pelicans Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, 7:00pm - Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
- New Orleans Pelicans at Washington Wizards Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, 6:00pm - Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Pelicans Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, 7:00pm - Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
- Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, 7:00pm - Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
With a roster brimming with promising talents and rising stars, there's no better time to root for the Pelicans! Purchase your Pelicans tickets via Undercover Tourist for awesome deals! See you at Smoothie King Center!
