The New Orleans Pelicans (6-29) aim to stop a 15-game road losing streak when they visit the Washington Wizards (6-26) on January 5, 2025.

Keep reading for everything you need to know about this matchup between the Wizards and Pelicans, including how to catch the action live.

Pelicans vs. Wizards Game Info

• When: Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET
• Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
• TV Channel: MNMT, Gulf Coast Sports

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Pelicans Stats Insights

• The Pelicans make 44.3% of their shots from the field this season, which is 3.1 percentage points lower than the Wizards have allowed to their opponents (47.4%).
• New Orleans has a 3-6 straight-up record in games it shoots higher than 47.4% from the field.
• The Wizards are the 14th-ranked rebounding team in the league, the Pelicans sit at 25th.
• The Pelicans score 107.4 points per game, 14.8 fewer points than the 122.2 the Wizards give up.
• New Orleans is 4-2 when scoring more than 122.2 points.

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Wizards Stats Insights

• The Wizards are shooting 44.6% from the field, 4.1% lower than the 48.7% the Pelicans’ opponents have shot this season.
• Washington has compiled a 3-3 straight-up record in games it shoots over 48.7% from the field.
• The Wizards are the 14th-ranked rebounding team in the league, the Pelicans sit at sixth.
• The Wizards put up an average of 109.3 points per game, 8.7 fewer points than the 118 the Pelicans give up.
• Washington is 5-3 when it scores more than 118 points.

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Pelicans Home & Away Comparison

• Offensively the Pelicans have played better at home this season, posting 112.3 points per game, compared to 101.7 per game away from home.
• In 2024-25, New Orleans is giving up 117.2 points per game when playing at home. Away from home, it is allowing 119.1.
• In terms of three-pointers, the Pelicans have played better in home games this season, sinking 12.7 three-pointers per game with a 36% three-point percentage, compared to 9.9 threes per game and a 30.7% three-point percentage away from home.

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Wizards Home & Away Comparison

• At home the Wizards are better offensively, putting up 110.9 points per game, compared to 107.1 away. They’re also better defensively, conceding 121.9 points per game at home, and 122.6 away.
• At home Washington is giving up 121.9 points per game, 0.7 fewer points than it is away (122.6).
• This year the Wizards are collecting more assists at home (26.3 per game) than away (23.8).

Pelicans Injuries

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