Fast facts
League: Western Conference Southwest Division
Team: Pelicans
Head Coach: Alvin Gentry
Team Mascot: Pierre the Pelican
Year Opened: 1999
Capacity: 17791
City / State: New Orleans / Louisiana
Rivalries & Top Games to Attend
Pelicans vs Rockets
Rival Team: Houston Rockets
The Rockets are the closest team to the Pelicans geographically and with New Orleans being a popular destination city you’ll find plenty of Houston fans in the crowd for these matchups. The abundance of Rockets fans in the crowd and the fact both teams play in the Southwest Division make it a must see event when the Rockets come to town.
Pelicans vs Thunder
Rival Team: Oklahoma City Thunder
The Pelicans played in Oklahoma City for a few years following Hurricane Katrina and recently beat out the Thunder for the 8th seed in the 2015 NBA Playoffs developing a bit of a rivalry between the two. If you want to see an intense matchup then be in attendance for a Pelicans-Thunder game.
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Fast facts
League: Western Conference Southwest Division
Team: Pelicans
Head Coach: Alvin Gentry
Team Mascot: Pierre the Pelican
Year Opened: 1999
Capacity: 17791
City / State: New Orleans / Louisiana
