Question 1

Who has won more games between the New Orleans Pelicans and New York Knicks?

Accepted Answer

The New York Knicks lead the all-time series 25-24 against the New Orleans Pelicans, winning 51.0% of their 49 meetings since the 2002-03 season. The two teams have never met in the playoffs. The most recent meeting was on March 24, 2026.

Question 2

What is the all-time head-to-head record between the New Orleans Pelicans and the New York Knicks?

Accepted Answer

The New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks all-time record stands at 24-25 in favor of the New York Knicks across 49 total games. All 49 meetings have been during the regular season; the franchises have never faced each other in the NBA playoffs.

Question 3

Which team is on a winning streak in the New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks series?

Accepted Answer

The New York Knicks are currently riding a 4-game winning streak against the New Orleans Pelicans in this series. The longest winning streak in matchup history belongs to the New Orleans Pelicans at 7 consecutive wins. Recent momentum can be a useful signal when handicapping the next meeting, especially if one team is banged up or riding hot form.

Question 4

What is the average margin of victory in the New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks matchup?

Accepted Answer

Games between the New Orleans Pelicans and New York Knicks are decided by an average of 9.5 points, which is typical for competitive NBA rivalries. The largest recorded blowout in this series is a 33-point 118-85 win by the New York Knicks on December 1, 2024. The NOP's biggest margin of victory is 23 points, while the NYK's is 33 points.

Question 5

How many times have the New Orleans Pelicans and New York Knicks played each other?

Accepted Answer

The New Orleans Pelicans and New York Knicks have played 49 all-time games since the 2002-03 season, spanning roughly 24 seasons. All meetings have come during the regular season. In the 2020s, the two teams have met 13 times, with the New York Knicks holding a 8-5 edge.

Question 6

Have the New Orleans Pelicans and New York Knicks ever met in the NBA playoffs?

Accepted Answer

No. The New Orleans Pelicans and New York Knicks have never met in the NBA playoffs as of the most recent completed postseason. All 49 of their meetings have come during the regular season. If the two franchises do face off in a future postseason, it would be the first playoff matchup in the history of the rivalry.

Season ↓	NOP ↕	NYK ↕	Games ↕
2025–26	0	2	2
2024–25	0	2	2
2023–24	2	0	2
2022–23	1	1	2
2021–22	1	1	2
2020–21	0	2	2
2019–20	1	0	1
2018–19	1	1	2
2017–18	1	1	2
2016–17	2	0	2

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Date	Home	Away	Score	Winner
Mar 24, 2026	NYK	NOP	121–116	NYK
Dec 29, 2025	NOP	NYK	125–130	NYK
Dec 21, 2024	NOP	NYK	93–104	NYK
Dec 1, 2024	NYK	NOP	118–85	NYK
Feb 27, 2024	NYK	NOP	92–115	NOP
Oct 28, 2023	NOP	NYK	96–87	NOP
Apr 7, 2023	NOP	NYK	113–105	NOP
Feb 25, 2023	NYK	NOP	128–106	NYK
Jan 20, 2022	NYK	NOP	91–102	NOP
Oct 30, 2021	NOP	NYK	117–123	NYK

New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks Head-to-Head