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Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Los Angeles Lakers (10-2) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (4-7) on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET, at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA. TV: Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +, GCSEN, Pelicans.com. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers.

NBAThursday, December 31, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers10-2

8:00 PM ETDec 31, 2026

New Orleans Pelicans4-7

DateDec 31, 2026

Time8:00 PM ET

VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA

TVSpectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +, GCSEN, Pelicans.com

Team comparison

Los Angeles LakersNew Orleans Pelicans

Points per game

122.1

117.5

Points allowed per game

114.4

122.4

10-2Record4-7

1st in Pacific DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division

5-1Road record / home record3-3

WWWWWLast 5LLLWW

W6StreakL3

Team stats

Los Angeles LakersNew Orleans Pelicans

W6StreakL3

Points Against

114.4

122.4

8-2Last Ten Games4-6

Points Per Game

122.1

117.5

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

40.3

42.4

Assists Per Game

24.1

24.7

Blocks Per Game

6.4

4.7

Steals Per Game

10.8

10.4

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.8

0.5

Total Turnovers Per Game

16.8

16.5

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Los Angeles Lakers

Quentin Grimes G · Finger

Day-To-Day

New Orleans Pelicans

Trendon Watford F · Ankle

Out

Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise

Out

Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Los Angeles LakersWWWWW

Nov 9, 2026 · at Atlanta HawksW 124-114

Nov 8, 2026 · at Detroit PistonsW 121-116

Nov 6, 2026 · vs Portland Trail BlazersW 124-118

Nov 4, 2026 · at Sacramento KingsW 116-103

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Miami HeatW 138-117

New Orleans PelicansLLLWW

Nov 9, 2026 · at Golden State WarriorsL 87-138

Nov 8, 2026 · at LA ClippersL 123-139

Nov 6, 2026 · vs Minnesota TimberwolvesL 109-115

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Utah JazzW 120-113

Nov 2, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesW 135-134

Season series

Series starts 12/2

Dec 31, 2026LAL 0, NO 0

Dec 14, 2026NO 0, LAL 0

Dec 2, 2026LAL 0, NO 0

Team pages

Los Angeles Lakers
Schedule, roster and stats

New Orleans Pelicans
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans?

The game is on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

How can I watch Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans?

TV: Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +, GCSEN, Pelicans.com.

What are the records of the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans?

Los Angeles Lakers: 10-2. New Orleans Pelicans: 4-7.

Who is injured for Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Listed out or doubtful: New Orleans Pelicans: Trendon Watford, Yves Missi. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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