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New York Knicks 130, New Orleans Pelicans 125: final score and stats

New York Knicks beat New Orleans Pelicans, New York Knicks 130 to New Orleans Pelicans 125, on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks.

NBAMonday, December 29, 2025
DateDec 29, 2025
Start time8:00 PM ET
VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TVGCSEN, Pelicans.com, MSG, NBA League Pass, DAZN (MSG)
Attendance17,041

Line score

Team1234T
New York Knicks37352434130
New Orleans Pelicans41342822125

Top performers

New York Knicks
PointsJalen Brunson · 28
ReboundsKarl-Anthony Towns · 12
AssistsJalen Brunson · 10
RatingJalen Brunson · 28 PTS, 10 AST
New Orleans Pelicans
PointsZion Williamson · 32
ReboundsDerik Queen · 9
AssistsSaddiq Bey · 6
RatingZion Williamson · 32 PTS

Team comparison

New York KnicksNew Orleans Pelicans
Points per game
110.3
116.9
Points allowed per game
103.5
124.3
23-9Record8-26
3rd in Atlantic DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division
2-2Road record / home record3-4
LWWWWLast 5LLLLW
L1StreakL4

Team stats

New York KnicksNew Orleans Pelicans
46-95FG44-96
Field Goal %
48
46
20-443PT14-36
Three Point %
45
39
18-19FT23-27
Free Throw %
95
85
Rebounds
42
50
Offensive Rebounds
10
16
Defensive Rebounds
32
34
Assists
35
27
Steals
8
6
Blocks
4
8
Turnovers
8
11
Team Turnovers
1
1
Total Turnovers
9
12
Technical Fouls
0
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New York Knicks

No injuries listed.

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

Box score

New York Knicks

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
OG Anunoby37238-221-86-6111231293+16
Mohamed Diawara18187-94-40-010020010-12
Karl-Anthony Towns30124-92-42-21240022104+6
Mikal Bridges3563-50-10-0510121142+3
Jalen Brunson362810-235-103-3310100031-1
Guerschon Yabusele1693-53-40-021200112-6
Trey Jemison III421-10-00-0100001010
Ariel Hukporti1200-00-00-000000002-5
Jordan Clarkson1393-61-32-221100020+9
Kevin McCullar Jr.921-20-10-001000001+3
Miles McBride18144-82-54-432010212+8
Tyler Kolek1272-52-41-225100111+4
Team13046-9520-4418-194235884103219

New Orleans Pelicans

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Zion Williamson293211-160-010-1252222322-8
Saddiq Bey37269-214-104-566220243+1
Trey Murphy III38218-165-100-062200061-4
Derik Queen2973-130-21-295212272-3
Jeremiah Fears2242-50-20-044110040-3
Kevon Looney2421-30-00-093002541-1
Yves Missi1421-20-00-062100330+2
Jordan Poole26267-144-108-832001122-2
Micah Peavy1031-31-10-0000000020
Jordan Hawkins1221-30-10-021101022-7
Team12544-9614-3623-2750271168163415

Recent form

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
Nov 11, 2026 · vs Brooklyn NetsL 111-145
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

Season series

NY leads series 1-0
Mar 24, 2026NO 116, NY 121
Dec 29, 2025NY 130, NO 125

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Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans?

New York Knicks won, 130-125, on Monday, December 29, 2025.

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

New York Knicks 130, New Orleans Pelicans 125.

Who were the top performers?

New York Knicks: Jalen Brunson (28 points). New Orleans Pelicans: Zion Williamson (32 points).

Where is New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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