The New Orleans Pelicans (5-29) aim to break a seven-game home losing streak when they host the Washington Wizards (6-25) on January 3, 2025.

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 make 44.1% of their shots from the field this season, which is 3.2 percentage points lower than the Wizards have allowed to their opponents (47.3%).
• New Orleans has a 2-6 straight-up record in games it shoots better than 47.3% from the field.
• The Pelicans are the 25th-ranked rebounding team in the league, the Wizards sit at 14th.
• The Pelicans record 15.2 fewer points per game (106.7) than the Wizards allow (121.9).
• New Orleans has a 3-3 record when scoring more than 121.9 points.

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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 over 48.6% from the field.
• The Pelicans are the seventh best rebounding team in the league, the Wizards rank 18th.
• The Wizards score 9.1 fewer points per game (108.9) than the Pelicans give up (118).
• When it scores more than 118 points, Washington is 5-2.

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Pelicans Home & Away Comparison

• The Pelicans are scoring 111.2 points per game when playing at home. Away from home, they are averaging 101.7 points per contest.
• New Orleans surrenders 117 points per game in home games this season, compared to 119.1 in away games.
• When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pelicans have played better at home this season, making 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 in away games.

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Wizards Home & Away Comparison

• The Wizards put up more points per game at home (110.9) than on the road (106.1), but also allow more at home (121.9) than away (121.8).
• Washington allows 121.9 points per game at home, and 121.8 on the road.
• This season the Wizards are averaging more assists at home (26.3 per game) than away (23.5).

Pelicans Injuries

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