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New Orleans Pelicans 116, New York Knicks 121: final score and stats

New York Knicks beat New Orleans Pelicans, New Orleans Pelicans 116 to New York Knicks 121, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans.

NBATuesday, March 24, 2026
DateMar 24, 2026
Start time7:30 PM ET
VenueMadison Square Garden, New York, NY
TVGCSEN, Pelicans.com, NBA League Pass, MSG, DAZN (MSG)
Attendance19,812

Line score

Team1234T
New Orleans Pelicans28323224116
New York Knicks42242728121

Top performers

New Orleans Pelicans
PointsZion Williamson · 22
ReboundsTrey Murphy III · 6
AssistsDejounte Murray · 12
RatingZion Williamson · 22 PTS
New York Knicks
PointsJalen Brunson · 32
ReboundsKarl-Anthony Towns · 14
AssistsJalen Brunson · 7
RatingJalen Brunson · 32 PTS, 7 AST

Team comparison

New Orleans PelicansNew York Knicks
Points per game
117.5
110.3
Points allowed per game
122.4
103.5
25-48Record48-25
5th in Southwest DivisionStanding3rd in Atlantic Division
1-4Road record / home record4-3
LLLWWLast 5LWWWW
L3StreakL1

Team stats

New Orleans PelicansNew York Knicks
45-88FG44-85
Field Goal %
51
52
15-343PT13-33
Three Point %
44
39
11-13FT20-22
Free Throw %
85
91
Rebounds
34
41
Offensive Rebounds
6
9
Defensive Rebounds
28
32
Assists
33
29
Steals
5
5
Blocks
3
4
Turnovers
7
9
Team Turnovers
0
2
Total Turnovers
7
11
Technical Fouls
1
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New Orleans Pelicans
Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis
Out
Bennedict Mathurin G · Thumb - Sprain
Out
Trendon Watford F · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise
Out
New York Knicks

No injuries listed.

Box score

New Orleans Pelicans

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Herbert Jones37136-81-20-026101115+2
Zion Williamson34228-100-06-842111043+15
Saddiq Bey28186-134-62-242200224+1
Trey Murphy III36166-154-120-062010062-13
Dejounte Murray2872-121-42-25121100530
Karlo Matkovic23125-62-20-031000031+1
Derik Queen1852-80-31-153001051-7
Yves Missi1721-40-00-042000310-19
Jeremiah Fears20219-123-50-013220010-5
Team11645-8815-3411-13343375362819

New York Knicks

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
OG Anunoby40217-165-132-244031044+17
Karl-Anthony Towns24218-172-63-31412003113-11
Josh Hart38103-80-04-583100084-14
Mikal Bridges37145-124-100-027101021-9
Jalen Brunson393211-192-48-917200011+16
Mohamed Diawara1121-20-00-001100000+15
Mitchell Robinson21115-50-01-180112442+11
Jordan Clarkson21104-60-02-235010121+11
Jose Alvarado900-00-00-011100102-11
Team12144-8513-3320-22412995493218

Recent form

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
Nov 11, 2026 · vs Cleveland CavaliersL 107-115
Nov 10, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BucksW 117-85
Nov 7, 2026 · at Cleveland CavaliersW 109-97
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Chicago BullsW 135-105
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Brooklyn NetsW 103-90

Season series

NY wins series 2-0
Mar 24, 2026NO 116, NY 121
Dec 29, 2025NY 130, NO 125

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Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks?

New York Knicks won, 121-116, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

What was the final score of New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks?

New Orleans Pelicans 116, New York Knicks 121.

Who were the top performers?

New Orleans Pelicans: Zion Williamson (22 points). New York Knicks: Jalen Brunson (32 points).

Where is New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks played?

Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

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