The New Orleans Pelicans (5-29) will host the Washington Wizards (6-25) after losing seven straight home games.

Keep reading for everything you need to know about this matchup between the Pelicans and Wizards, including how to catch the action live.

Pelicans vs. Wizards Game Info

• When: Friday, January 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
• Where: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana
• TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports, MNMT

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Pelicans Stats Insights

• The Pelicans are shooting 44.1% from the field this season, 3.2 percentage points lower than the 47.3% the Wizards allow to opponents.
• In games New Orleans shoots higher than 47.3% from the field, it is 2-6 overall.
• The Wizards are the 14th-ranked rebounding team in the league, the Pelicans sit at 25th.
• The Pelicans put up 106.7 points per game, 15.2 fewer points than the 121.9 the Wizards give up.
• When New Orleans scores more than 121.9 points, it is 3-3.

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Wizards Stats Insights

• The Wizards have shot at a 44.4% rate from the field this season, 4.2 percentage points fewer than the 48.6% shooting opponents of the Pelicans have averaged.
• This season, Washington has a 3-2 record in games the team collectively shoots above 48.6% from the field.
• The Wizards are the 14th-ranked rebounding team in the league, the Pelicans sit at seventh.
• The Wizards score an average of 108.9 points per game, 9.1 fewer points than the 118.0 the Pelicans give up to opponents.
• Washington is 5-2 when it scores more than 118.0 points.

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Pelicans Home & Away Comparison

• At home, the Pelicans are putting up 9.5 more points per game (111.2) than they are away from home (101.7).
• Defensively New Orleans has been better in home games this season, ceding 117.0 points per game, compared to 119.1 away from home.
• In home games, the Pelicans are draining 2.5 more three-pointers per game (12.4) than in away games (9.9). They also have a better three-point percentage at home (35.4%) compared to in road games (30.7%).

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Wizards Home & Away Comparison

• At home the Wizards are better offensively, scoring 110.9 points per game, compared to 106.1 away. But they’re not as good defensively, allowing 121.9 points per game at home, and 121.8 away.
• Washington is giving up more points at home (121.9 per game) than on the road (121.8).
• At home the Wizards are averaging 26.3 assists per game, 2.8 more than on the road (23.5).

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