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New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New Orleans Pelicans (4-7) visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (8-2) on Friday, November 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET, at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK. TV: KSBI, Thunder App, GCSEN, Pelicans.com. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans.

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New Orleans Pelicans4-7

8:00 PM ETNov 20, 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder8-2

DateNov 20, 2026

Time8:00 PM ET

VenuePaycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK

TVKSBI, Thunder App, GCSEN, Pelicans.com

Team comparison

New Orleans PelicansOklahoma City Thunder

Points per game

117.5

112.2

Points allowed per game

122.4

104.2

4-7Record8-2

5th in Southwest DivisionStanding1st in Northwest Division

1-4Road record / home record5-0

LLLWWLast 5WWWWL

L3StreakW4

Team stats

New Orleans PelicansOklahoma City Thunder

L3StreakW4

Points Against

122.4

104.2

4-6Last Ten Games8-2

Points Per Game

117.5

112.2

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

42.4

47.3

Assists Per Game

24.7

23.1

Blocks Per Game

4.7

5.9

Steals Per Game

10.4

8.1

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.5

1.2

Total Turnovers Per Game

16.5

13.2

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New Orleans Pelicans

Trendon Watford F · Ankle

Out

Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise

Out

Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis

Day-To-Day

Oklahoma City Thunder

Jaylin Williams F · Back - Spasms

Out

Thomas Sorber C · Knee

Out

Cason Wallace G · Shoulder - Surgery

Out

Chet Holmgren C · Knee

Out

Jalen Williams G · Leg - Fracture

Out

Recent form

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

Oklahoma City ThunderWWWWL

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Washington WizardsW 114-75

Nov 6, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesW 128-97

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Cleveland CavaliersW 124-116

Nov 2, 2026 · at Cleveland CavaliersW 117-112

Oct 31, 2026 · at Houston RocketsL 98-119

Season series

Series starts 11/20

Apr 3, 2027NO 0, OKC 0

Jan 20, 2027OKC 0, NO 0

Dec 23, 2026OKC 0, NO 0

Nov 20, 2026NO 0, OKC 0

Team pages

New Orleans Pelicans
Schedule, roster and stats

Oklahoma City Thunder
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder?

The game is on Friday, November 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK.

How can I watch New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder?

TV: KSBI, Thunder App, GCSEN, Pelicans.com.

What are the records of the New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder?

New Orleans Pelicans: 4-7. Oklahoma City Thunder: 8-2.

Who is injured for New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder?

Listed out or doubtful: New Orleans Pelicans: Trendon Watford, Yves Missi. Oklahoma City Thunder: Jaylin Williams, Thomas Sorber, Cason Wallace, Chet Holmgren. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder played?

Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK.

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