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Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Orlando Magic (2-7) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (4-7) on Friday, January 8, 2027 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 Orlando Magic.

NBAFriday, January 8, 2027

Orlando Magic2-7

8:00 PM ETJan 8, 2027

New Orleans Pelicans4-7

DateJan 8, 2027

Time8:00 PM ET

VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA

TVGCSEN, Pelicans.com

Team comparison

Orlando MagicNew Orleans Pelicans

Points per game

107.0

117.5

Points allowed per game

116.2

122.4

2-7Record4-7

5th in Southeast DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division

2-3Road record / home record3-3

LLLLWLast 5LLLWW

L4StreakL3

Team stats

Orlando MagicNew Orleans Pelicans

L4StreakL3

Points Against

116.2

122.4

2-7Last Ten Games4-6

Points Per Game

107.0

117.5

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

41.9

42.4

Assists Per Game

26.4

24.7

Blocks Per Game

3.9

4.7

Steals Per Game

7.3

10.4

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.4

0.5

Total Turnovers Per Game

17.8

16.5

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Orlando Magic

Tristan da Silva F · Calf - Strain

Out

Jalen Suggs G · Knee

Out

Jonathan Isaac F · Knee - Not Specified

Out

Paolo Banchero F · Ankle - Sprain

Out

Noah Penda F · Hamstring - Strain

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

Orlando MagicLLLLW

Nov 7, 2026 · at Golden State WarriorsL 119-126

Nov 5, 2026 · at Phoenix SunsL 104-117

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Washington WizardsL 94-103

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Boston CelticsL 97-108

Oct 30, 2026 · at Toronto RaptorsW 121-114

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 1/8

Feb 2, 2027NO 0, ORL 0

Jan 8, 2027ORL 0, NO 0

Team pages

Orlando Magic
Schedule, roster and stats

New Orleans Pelicans
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans?

The game is on Friday, January 8, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

How can I watch Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans?

TV: GCSEN, Pelicans.com.

What are the records of the Orlando Magic and New Orleans Pelicans?

Orlando Magic: 2-7. New Orleans Pelicans: 4-7.

Who is injured for Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Listed out or doubtful: Orlando Magic: Tristan da Silva, Jalen Suggs, Jonathan Isaac, Paolo Banchero. New Orleans Pelicans: Trendon Watford, Yves Missi. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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