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Miami Heat vs New Orleans Pelicans: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Miami Heat (4-6) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (4-7) on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA. TV: GCSEN, Pelicans.com. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat.

NBASaturday, January 2, 2027

Miami Heat4-6

7:00 PM ETJan 2, 2027

New Orleans Pelicans4-7

DateJan 2, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA

TVGCSEN, Pelicans.com

Team comparison

Miami HeatNew Orleans Pelicans

Points per game

115.8

117.5

Points allowed per game

121.1

122.4

4-6Record4-7

2nd in Southeast DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division

3-3Road record / home record3-3

WLWLWLast 5LLLWW

W1StreakL3

Team stats

Miami HeatNew Orleans Pelicans

W1StreakL3

Points Against

121.1

122.4

4-6Last Ten Games4-6

Points Per Game

115.8

117.5

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

42.1

42.4

Assists Per Game

29.2

24.7

Blocks Per Game

5.2

4.7

Steals Per Game

8.2

10.4

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.6

0.5

Total Turnovers Per Game

15.6

16.5

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Miami Heat

No injuries listed.

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

Miami HeatWLWLW

Nov 8, 2026 · at Sacramento KingsW 114-108

Nov 5, 2026 · at Golden State WarriorsL 100-120

Nov 4, 2026 · at LA ClippersW 117-116

Nov 2, 2026 · at Los Angeles LakersL 117-138

Oct 30, 2026 · vs Indiana PacersW 145-125

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 1/2

Jan 10, 2027NO 0, MIA 0

Jan 2, 2027MIA 0, NO 0

Team pages

Miami Heat
Schedule, roster and stats

New Orleans Pelicans
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Miami Heat vs New Orleans Pelicans?

The game is on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

How can I watch Miami Heat vs New Orleans Pelicans?

TV: GCSEN, Pelicans.com.

What are the records of the Miami Heat and New Orleans Pelicans?

Miami Heat: 4-6. New Orleans Pelicans: 4-7.

Who is injured for Miami Heat 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 Miami Heat vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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