The New Orleans Pelicans (5-29) will try to break an 11-game losing streak when they host the Washington Wizards (6-25) on January 3, 2025 at Smoothie King Center.

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 Pelicans are the 25th best rebounding team in the league, the Wizards rank 14th.
• The 106.7 points per game the Pelicans put up are 15.2 fewer points than the Wizards allow (121.9).
• When New Orleans totals 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 below the 48.6% shooting opponents of the Pelicans have averaged.
• Washington is 3-2 when it shoots better than 48.6% from the field.
• The Wizards are the 14th-ranked rebounding team in the league, the Pelicans sit at seventh.
• The Wizards put up 9.1 fewer points per game (108.9) than the Pelicans give up to opponents (118).
• Washington has put together a 5-2 record in games it scores more than 118 points.

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Pelicans Home & Away Comparison

• The Pelicans are posting 111.2 points per game in home games. On the road, they are averaging 101.7 points per contest.
• New Orleans allows 117 points per game at home this year, compared to 119.1 away from home.
• When it comes to three-pointers, the Pelicans have fared better when playing at home this year, sinking 12.4 three-pointers per game with a 35.4% three-point percentage, compared to 9.9 threes per game and a 30.7% three-point percentage away from home.

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Wizards Home & Away Comparison

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

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