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Washington Wizards 118, New Orleans Pelicans 138: final score and stats

New Orleans Pelicans beat Washington Wizards, Washington Wizards 118 to New Orleans Pelicans 138, on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards.

NBASunday, March 8, 2026
DateMar 8, 2026
Start time7:00 PM ET
VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TVMNMT, NBA League Pass, GCSEN, Pelicans.com
Attendance16,698

Line score

Team1234T
Washington Wizards35302825118
New Orleans Pelicans32353536138

Top performers

Washington Wizards
PointsTre Johnson · 20
ReboundsJulian Reese · 9
AssistsTrae Young · 8
RatingTrae Young · 17 PTS, 8 AST
New Orleans Pelicans
PointsTrey Murphy III · 24
ReboundsSaddiq Bey · 10
AssistsJeremiah Fears · 7
RatingTrey Murphy III · 24 PTS

Team comparison

Washington WizardsNew Orleans Pelicans
Points per game
107.5
116.9
Points allowed per game
113.4
124.3
16-47Record21-45
5th in Southeast DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division
2-6Road record / home record3-4
LLLLLLast 5LLLLW
L5StreakL4

Team stats

Washington WizardsNew Orleans Pelicans
41-91FG47-89
Field Goal %
45
53
14-423PT7-23
Three Point %
33
30
22-27FT37-47
Free Throw %
81
79
Rebounds
41
44
Offensive Rebounds
13
12
Defensive Rebounds
28
32
Assists
27
25
Steals
2
11
Blocks
3
6
Turnovers
17
8
Team Turnovers
0
0
Total Turnovers
17
8
Technical Fouls
0
1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Washington Wizards
Tristan Vukcevic F · Hip - Pinched Nerve
Out
Reece Beekman G · Shoulder
Out
Justin Champagnie F · Foot - Not Specified
Out
Jamir Watkins G · Knee - Surgery
Out
New Orleans Pelicans
Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis
Out
Bennedict Mathurin G · Thumb - Sprain
Out
Trendon Watford F · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise
Out

Box score

Washington Wizards

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Leaky Black31104-112-60-042010134-17
Alex Sarr1873-71-30-041101222-2
Trae Young18174-63-56-8484001330
Bilal Coulibaly2451-121-72-241000134-13
Tre Johnson22207-134-72-241100132-2
Anthony Gill22115-71-30-020100023-19
Julian Reese2651-40-03-493212453-2
Sharife Cooper1051-30-13-414100011-4
Bub Carrington2393-62-51-134200033-8
Jaden Hardy21104-100-42-333100123-17
Will Riley25198-120-13-330400213-16
Team11841-9114-4222-2741271723132831

New Orleans Pelicans

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Herbert Jones1742-60-10-020230114+1
Zion Williamson23206-80-08-1121000200+3
Saddiq Bey29239-170-45-10102020551+15
Trey Murphy III29247-144-96-654010140+11
Dejounte Murray24196-90-17-962220062+15
Karlo Matkovic451-21-12-220010113-1
DeAndre Jordan1920-00-02-251001141+8
Derik Queen25135-91-22-245101132+17
Yves Missi1521-10-00-020002020+15
Micah Peavy421-20-00-000000001-1
Bryce McGowens2341-20-02-213111013+13
Jordan Hawkins421-30-10-000000000-1
Jeremiah Fears24187-161-43-357211053+5
Team13847-897-2337-4744258116123220

Recent form

Nov 11, 2026 · at Indiana PacersL 101-114
Nov 9, 2026 · at Detroit PistonsL 111-122
Nov 7, 2026 · at Oklahoma City ThunderL 75-114
Nov 6, 2026 · at Atlanta HawksL 132-139
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Atlanta HawksL 105-120
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

NO wins series 2-0
Mar 8, 2026WSH 118, NO 138
Jan 9, 2026NO 128, WSH 107

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans?

New Orleans Pelicans won, 138-118, on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

What was the final score of Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Washington Wizards 118, New Orleans Pelicans 138.

Who were the top performers?

Washington Wizards: Tre Johnson (20 points). New Orleans Pelicans: Trey Murphy III (24 points).

Where is Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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