Milwaukee Bucks @ New Orleans Pelicans: Mar 5, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Milwaukee BucksBucks
1-3 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, March 5, 2027
New Orleans PelicansPelicans
0-3 · Home

Bucks vs Pelicans tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Friday, March 5, 2027 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. TV: My24 / Bucks+ (Bucks), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans).

How to Watch Bucks vs Pelicans: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Friday, March 5, 20278:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Bucks My24 / Bucks+ · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Stream
NBA League PassBucks: Bucks+ · 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.

Add to calendarGoogleApple / Outlook

Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Nate AmentBucksFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 20, 2026
Jordan PoolePelicansGDay-To-DayIllnessOct 27, 2026
Yves MissiPelicansCOutKneeOct 23, 2026

Status as of 11:10 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Bucks

Pelicans

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Bucks vs Pelicans Preview

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

The Bucks won last season's series 2-0. The Pelicans rank 3rd in steals, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Tyler Herro (23.5 points per game) and Zion Williamson (20.7 points per game).

Bucks vs Pelicans Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesBucks 2-0

Previous meetings

Bucks vs Pelicans Season Stats 2026-27

Bucks 4 GPPelicans 3 GP
116.8#11
Points per game
124.7#3
122.3#25
Opponent points
128.0#29
46.2%#14
Field goal %
47.8%#7
35.2%#13
Three-point %
30.9%#24
70.4%#28
Free throw %
86.2%#3
52.0#2
Rebounds
45.7#12
26.3#13
Assists
24.7#23
5.3#30
Steals
11.7#3
4.3#19
Blocks
5.3#13
17.0#22
Turnovers
15.7#17

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
10Magic1-21.5
11Knicks1-32.0
12Bucks1-32.0
13Bulls1-32.0
14Nets0-43.0

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
12Warriors1-33.0
13Jazz1-33.0
14Pelicans0-33.5
15Kings0-44.0

More NBA Games on Mar 5, 2027

This Bucks vs Pelicans page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Bucks visit the Nets Mar 9; Pelicans visit the Grizzlies Mar 6.

Bucks vs Pelicans FAQs

What time does Bucks vs Pelicans start?

The Milwaukee Bucks play the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, March 5, 2027 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Bucks vs Pelicans on?

Local TV: My24 / Bucks+ (Bucks), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Bucks and Pelicans records?

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

Who is injured for Bucks vs Pelicans?

As of 11:10 AM ET, Oct 28: Nate Ament (Bucks, day-to-day, ankle); Jordan Poole (Pelicans, day-to-day, illness); Yves Missi (Pelicans, out, knee).

How did Bucks vs Pelicans go last season?

The Bucks won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Bucks vs Pelicans game?

The Bucks beat the Pelicans 139-118 on Feb 20, 2026 on the road.

Where is Bucks vs Pelicans being played?

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

Is Bucks vs Pelicans on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Bucks 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.