Fansided

NBA Playoffs 2015: Who will sneak in, who will just miss out?

By Evan Massey

Mar 14, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers guard George Hill (3) brings the ball up court against the Boston Celtics at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Boston defeats Indiana 93-89. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 14, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers guard George Hill (3) brings the ball up court against the Boston Celtics at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Boston defeats Indiana 93-89. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
7 of 7
Next
Mar 10, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) readies a free throw during the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. New Orleans Pelicans won 111-91. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 10, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) readies a free throw during the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. New Orleans Pelicans won 111-91. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

Out – New Orleans Pelicans

Despite having one of the most dangerous all-around up-and-coming superstars in the NBA, the New Orleans Pelicans will not end up making the playoffs. They are simply too inconsistent and are going up against Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder for the final position in the Western Conference.

Anthony Davis has put up an impressive season and has powered his team to a 36-30 record. He has averaged 24.5 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game this season. New Orleans is just a game behind the Thunder for the eighth seed, but they don’t have the type of firepower that the Thunder do.

Tyreke Evans has been a very consistent running mate for Davis, but not having Jrue Holiday or a consistent Eric Gordon has been hurting the Pelicans.

New Orleans can still hope for the Thunder to fall apart, but that isn’t likely to happen. Losses like the one the Pelicans had last night against the Denver Nuggets are one of the main reasons that they will not end up making the postseason.

Home/Boston Celtics