Forget the NBA playoffs—this is the real competition. Each year the New Orleans Pelicans host the most intense, cutthroat race known to humankind: the Baby Crawl Race.

A baby known as "New Bawlins" became the champ of the New Orleans Pelicans Baby Crawl Race. The competition, which featured 20 contestants between nine and eleven months old, featured a complete tour-de-force by New Bawlins who left all of the other babies in the dust.

The New Orleans Pelicans in-game entertainment went viral on Sunday night following a baby crawl race during a game against the San Antonio Spurs. Some babies only crawled a few feet before being distracted by the glossy NBA court inside the Smoothie King Center,

The New Orleans Pelicans held their annual baby crawl on the court during halftime, see which of 13 little ones was the fastest on all fours. See who won the $700 in prizes! TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager shares the Morning Boost.

One determined infant stole the show Sunday evening in the New Orleans Pelicans Baby Crawl Race. The race featured 20 contestants between 9-11 months old. While some expected a tight finish, the race quickly turned into a one-baby showcase.