NBA Power Rankings: Warriors, Spurs Ready To Settle NBA’s Best Debate

24. team. 69. <p>Here come the New Orleans Pelicans – kind of.</p> <p>The Pelicans have won five of their last six games and have a pretty favorable upcoming schedule. They’re also only four games out of the 8th and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Will they catch the likes of the Kings, Jazz and Nuggets in the Race For 8th? Who knows.</p> <p>But the fact that the Pelicans are playing better as of late has to be considered a great sign. And any team that has <strong><a href=. (16-27). Previous: 25th. New Orleans Pelicans