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

The Oklahoma City Thunder (8-2) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (4-7) on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET, at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA. TV: KSBI, Thunder App, GCSEN, Pelicans.com. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBAWednesday, December 23, 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder8-2

8:00 PM ETDec 23, 2026

New Orleans Pelicans4-7

DateDec 23, 2026

Time8:00 PM ET

VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA

TVKSBI, Thunder App, GCSEN, Pelicans.com

Team comparison

Oklahoma City ThunderNew Orleans Pelicans

Points per game

112.2

117.5

Points allowed per game

104.2

122.4

8-2Record4-7

1st in Northwest DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division

3-2Road record / home record3-3

WWWWLLast 5LLLWW

W4StreakL3

Team stats

Oklahoma City ThunderNew Orleans Pelicans

W4StreakL3

Points Against

104.2

122.4

8-2Last Ten Games4-6

Points Per Game

112.2

117.5

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

47.3

42.4

Assists Per Game

23.1

24.7

Blocks Per Game

5.9

4.7

Steals Per Game

8.1

10.4

Team Turnovers Per Game

1.2

0.5

Total Turnovers Per Game

13.2

16.5

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

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

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

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

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 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

Oklahoma City Thunder
Schedule, roster and stats

New Orleans Pelicans
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans?

The game is on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where is Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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