How to Stream New Orleans Pelicans at Washington Wizards: Live, TV Channel

The New Orleans Pelicans (6-29) are set to face the Washington Wizards (6-26) in a matchup of teams struggling to find consistency this season. The Pelicans enter the game on a positive note, having secured a win in their last outing, while the Wizards are looking to bounce back from a recent loss. Both teams sit at the bottom of their division, with the Pelicans holding a conference record of 3-17 and the Wizards at 5-17. Key players to watch include Zion Williamson, who leads the Pelicans with an average of 22.7 points per game, and Jordan Poole, the Wizards’ top scorer at 21.8 points per game. Injuries will play a significant role, as both teams are dealing with key absences, including Williamson and Brandon Ingram for the Pelicans, and Saddiq Bey and Marvin Bagley III for the Wizards.

New Orleans Pelicans at Washington Wizards Game Information

Game Date: January 05, 2025
Game Time: 06:00 PM ET
TV Channel: NBA League Pass Channel 5
Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Washington Wizards Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 6-26
Conference Record: 5-17
Division Record: 4-3
Streak: 1 loss

New Orleans Pelicans Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 6-29
Conference Record: 3-17
Division Record: 0-6
Streak: 1 win

Stat Leaders

Washington Wizards (6-26, #5 in division)

Points Leader: Jordan Poole, 21.8 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Jonas Valančiūnas, 8.06 RPG
Assists Leader: Jordan Poole, 5 APG
Steals Leader: Jordan Poole, 1.64 SPG
Blocks Leader: Alex Sarr, 1.69 BPG

New Orleans Pelicans (6-29, #5 in division)

Points Leader: Zion Williamson, 22.7 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Yves Missi, 8.47 RPG
Assists Leader: Dejounte Murray, 7.7 APG
Steals Leader: Dejounte Murray, 2.44 SPG
Blocks Leader: Yves Missi, 1.38 BPG

Washington Wizards Injury Report

Saddiq Bey – Knee (Out) – Wizards head coach Brian Keefe said on Tuesday (Oct. 15) that Bey doesn’t have a return timetable, per Varun Shankar of The Washington Post.
Jordan Poole – Hip (Day To Day) – The Wizards listed Poole as questionable for Sunday’s (Jan. 5) game against New Orleans.
Marvin Bagley III – Knee (Out) – Wizards head coach Brian Keefe said on Thursday (Dec. 26) that Bagley III’s sprained right knee isn’t expected to be a season-ending injury, though the big man is without a clear timeline to return to the court, per Varun Shankar of The Washington Post.
Bilal Coulibaly – Illness (Day To Day) – The Wizards listed Coulibaly as questionable for Sunday’s (Jan. 5) game against New Orleans.

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report

Brandon Ingram – Ankle (Out) – Ingram remains in the early treatment and recovery phase of his rehabilitation program. He will be re-examined in approximately two weeks and his status will be updated as appropriate, according to Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports.
Zion Williamson – Hamstring (Out) – Williamson was a limited participant during Sunday’s (Dec. 29) practice, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports. There is no clear timetable yet for his return.
Dejounte Murray – Elbow (Day To Day) – The Pelicans have listed Murray as Questionable on Sunday’s (Jan. 5) Game against the Wizards.
Karlo Matkovic – Back (Out) – The Pelicans announced on Tuesday (Dec. 24) Matkovic has progressed in the conditioning phase of his rehabilitation program. He will be week-to-week going forward.

Washington Wizards Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule

January 05, 2025 vs New Orleans Pelicans
January 07, 2025 vs Houston Rockets
January 08, 2025 at Philadelphia 76ers
January 10, 2025 at Chicago Bulls
January 12, 2025 vs Oklahoma City Thunder
January 13, 2025 vs Minnesota Timberwolves
January 16, 2025 vs Phoenix Suns
January 18, 2025 at Golden State Warriors
January 19, 2025 at Sacramento Kings
January 21, 2025 at Los Angeles Lakers

New Orleans Pelicans Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule

January 05, 2025 at Washington Wizards
January 07, 2025 vs Minnesota Timberwolves
January 08, 2025 vs Portland Trail Blazers
January 10, 2025 at Philadelphia 76ers
January 12, 2025 at Boston Celtics
January 14, 2025 at Chicago Bulls
January 15, 2025 vs Dallas Mavericks
January 17, 2025 vs Utah Jazz
January 20, 2025 vs Utah Jazz
January 22, 2025 vs Milwaukee Bucks