Philadelphia 76ers @ New Orleans Pelicans: Jan 28, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
3-1 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Thursday, January 28, 2027
New Orleans PelicansPelicans
0-3 · Home

76ers vs Pelicans tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Thursday, January 28, 2027 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia (76ers), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans).

How to Watch 76ers vs Pelicans: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Thursday, January 28, 20278:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: 76ers NBC Sports Philadelphia · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Stream
NBA League Pass76ers: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on · Pelicans: Pelicans+
Arena
Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Ariel Hukporti76ersCOut For SeasonAchillesOct 6, 2026
Dominick Barlow76ersFOutBackOct 13, 2026
LeBron James76ersFOutBackOct 24, 2026
Tacko Fall76ersCOutHipOct 1, 2026
Yves MissiPelicansCDay-To-DayKneeOct 23, 2026

Status as of 8:00 PM ET, Oct 24. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

76ers

Pelicans

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

76ers vs Pelicans Preview

The 76ers are 3-1 this season, while the Pelicans are 0-3 this season.

They split last season's series 1-1. The 76ers rank 6th in opponent points, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Tyrese Maxey (28.8 points per game) and Zion Williamson (20.7 points per game).

76ers vs Pelicans Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 1-1

Previous meetings

76ers vs Pelicans Season Stats 2026-27

76ers 4 GPPelicans 3 GP
110.0#22
Points per game
124.7#3
107.0#6
Opponent points
128.0#28
42.0%#26
Field goal %
47.8%#8
31.7%#21
Three-point %
30.9%#22
75.4%#19
Free throw %
86.2%#3
41.5#22
Rebounds
45.7#11
25.0#16
Assists
24.7#18
10.5#8
Steals
11.7#4
5.8#11
Blocks
5.3#13
11.8#1
Turnovers
15.7#16

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Pistons3-0–
276ers3-10.5
3Hawks2-11.0
4Raptors2-11.0

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
11Mavericks1-22.0
12Jazz1-22.0
13Pelicans0-33.0
14Warriors0-33.0
15Kings0-33.0

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76ers vs Pelicans FAQs

What time does 76ers vs Pelicans start?

The Philadelphia 76ers play the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, January 28, 2027 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is 76ers vs Pelicans on?

Local TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia (76ers), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the 76ers and Pelicans records?

Going into this game the 76ers were 3-1 and the Pelicans were 0-3 this season.

Who is injured for 76ers vs Pelicans?

As of 8:00 PM ET, Oct 24: Ariel Hukporti (76ers, out for season, achilles); Dominick Barlow (76ers, out, back); LeBron James (76ers, out, back); Tacko Fall (76ers, out, hip); Yves Missi (Pelicans, day-to-day, knee).

How did 76ers vs Pelicans go last season?

The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last 76ers vs Pelicans game?

The Pelicans beat the 76ers 126-111 on Feb 21, 2026 at home.

Where is 76ers vs Pelicans being played?

At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, the home arena of the New Orleans Pelicans.

Is 76ers vs Pelicans on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the 76ers and Pelicans markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Pelicans+ for Pelicans fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.