This unbelievable shot on Feb. 7 gave the Pelicans a 3 - 1 head - to - head series lead over the Thunder .
If both teams have the same record , Pelicans   gets in as the West 's No. 8 seed .
This unbelievable shot on Feb. 7 gave the Pelicans a 3 - 1 head - to - head series lead over the Thunder , so if both teams have the same record , New Orleans gets in as the West 's No. 8 seed .