Miami Heat @ New Orleans Pelicans: Jan 2, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Miami HeatHeat
0-4 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Saturday, January 2, 2027
New Orleans PelicansPelicans
0-3 · Home

Heat vs Pelicans tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. TV: WPLG Local 10 (Heat), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans).

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

Date & time
Saturday, January 2, 20277:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Heat WPLG Local 10 · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Stream
NBA League PassHeat: Local 10+ · 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
Pelle LarssonHeatGDay-To-DayFingerOct 24, 2026
Yves MissiPelicansCDay-To-DayKneeOct 23, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Heat

Pelicans

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Heat vs Pelicans Preview

The Heat are 0-4 this season, while the Pelicans are 0-3 this season.

The Heat won last season's series 2-0. The Pelicans rank 3rd in points per game, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Giannis Antetokounmpo (28.5 points per game) and Zion Williamson (20.7 points per game).

Heat vs Pelicans Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Heat vs Pelicans Season Stats 2026-27

Heat 4 GPPelicans 3 GP
109.0#28
Points per game
124.7#3
121.8#24
Opponent points
128.0#29
43.2%#25
Field goal %
47.8%#7
30.6%#25
Three-point %
30.9%#24
72.1%#26
Free throw %
86.2%#3
40.8#27
Rebounds
45.7#12
24.8#21
Assists
24.7#22
8.3#19
Steals
11.7#3
5.0#17
Blocks
5.3#13
14.3#8
Turnovers
15.7#16

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
13Knicks0-33.0
14Nets0-33.0
15Heat0-43.5

Western Conference

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

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Heat vs Pelicans FAQs

What time does Heat vs Pelicans start?

The Miami Heat play the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Heat vs Pelicans on?

Local TV: WPLG Local 10 (Heat), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Heat and Pelicans records?

Going into this game the Heat were 0-4 and the Pelicans were 0-3 this season.

Who is injured for Heat vs Pelicans?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Pelle Larsson (Heat, day-to-day, finger); Yves Missi (Pelicans, day-to-day, knee).

How did Heat vs Pelicans go last season?

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

Who won the last Heat vs Pelicans game?

The Heat beat the Pelicans 123-111 on Feb 11, 2026 on the road.

Where is Heat vs Pelicans being played?

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

Is Heat vs Pelicans on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Heat 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.