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New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New York Knicks (6-4) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (4-7) on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 8:00 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 New York Knicks.

NBAWednesday, December 16, 2026

New York Knicks6-4

8:00 PM ETDec 16, 2026

New Orleans Pelicans4-7

DateDec 16, 2026

Time8:00 PM ET

VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA

TVGCSEN, Pelicans.com

Team comparison

New York KnicksNew Orleans Pelicans

Points per game

110.6

117.5

Points allowed per game

102.3

122.4

6-4Record4-7

3rd in Atlantic DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division

2-2Road record / home record3-3

WWWWLLast 5LLLWW

W4StreakL3

Team stats

New York KnicksNew Orleans Pelicans

W4StreakL3

Points Against

102.3

122.4

6-4Last Ten Games4-6

Points Per Game

109.9

117.5

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

48.3

42.4

Assists Per Game

26.1

24.7

Blocks Per Game

4.3

4.7

Steals Per Game

7.3

10.4

Team Turnovers Per Game

1.2

0.5

Total Turnovers Per Game

14.8

16.5

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New York Knicks

Josh Hart G · Illness

Out

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

New York KnicksWWWWL

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

Oct 30, 2026 · at Philadelphia 76ersL 93-98

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 12/16

Mar 23, 2027NO 0, NY 0

Dec 16, 2026NY 0, NO 0

Team pages

New York Knicks
Schedule, roster and stats

New Orleans Pelicans
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans?

The game is on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

How can I watch New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans?

TV: GCSEN, Pelicans.com.

What are the records of the New York Knicks and New Orleans Pelicans?

New York Knicks: 6-4. New Orleans Pelicans: 4-7.

Who is injured for New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans?

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

Where is New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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