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Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Portland Trail Blazers (6-3) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (4-7) on Wednesday, January 6, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET, at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA. TV: BlazerVision, GCSEN, Pelicans.com. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers.

NBAWednesday, January 6, 2027

Portland Trail Blazers6-3

8:00 PM ETJan 6, 2027

New Orleans Pelicans4-7

DateJan 6, 2027

Time8:00 PM ET

VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA

TVBlazerVision, GCSEN, Pelicans.com

Team comparison

Portland Trail BlazersNew Orleans Pelicans

Points per game

119.3

117.5

Points allowed per game

113.8

122.4

6-3Record4-7

3rd in Northwest DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division

5-1Road record / home record3-3

LLWWWLast 5LLLWW

L2StreakL3

Team stats

Portland Trail BlazersNew Orleans Pelicans

L2StreakL3

Points Against

113.8

122.4

6-3Last Ten Games4-6

Points Per Game

119.3

117.5

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

45.2

42.4

Assists Per Game

26.2

24.7

Blocks Per Game

4.8

4.7

Steals Per Game

7.3

10.4

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.6

0.5

Total Turnovers Per Game

16.9

16.5

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Portland Trail Blazers

Ja Morant G · Hamstring - Not Specified

Out

Vit Krejci G · Ankle

Out

Shaedon Sharpe G · Knee - Surgery

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

Portland Trail BlazersLLWWW

Nov 7, 2026 · vs San Antonio SpursL 103-125

Nov 6, 2026 · at Los Angeles LakersL 118-124

Nov 4, 2026 · at Phoenix SunsW 132-119

Nov 2, 2026 · at Denver NuggetsW 118-110

Oct 31, 2026 · at Utah JazzW 112-90

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 11/29

Feb 16, 2027NO 0, POR 0

Jan 6, 2027POR 0, NO 0

Nov 29, 2026NO 0, POR 0

Team pages

Portland Trail Blazers
Schedule, roster and stats

New Orleans Pelicans
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans?

The game is on Wednesday, January 6, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

How can I watch Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans?

TV: BlazerVision, GCSEN, Pelicans.com.

What are the records of the Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans?

Portland Trail Blazers: 6-3. New Orleans Pelicans: 4-7.

Who is injured for Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Listed out or doubtful: Portland Trail Blazers: Ja Morant, Vit Krejci, Shaedon Sharpe. New Orleans Pelicans: Trendon Watford, Yves Missi. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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