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Knicks vs Pelicans final: the New York Knicks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 130-125 on December 29, 2025 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | 37 | 35 | 24 | 34 | 130 |
| Pelicans | 41 | 34 | 28 | 22 | 125 |
Top Performers
Knicks
- 28 PTS Jalen Brunson
- 12 REB Karl-Anthony Towns
- 10 AST Mikal Bridges
Pelicans
- 32 PTS Zion Williamson
- 9 REB Derik Queen
- 6 AST Saddiq Bey
Knicks vs Pelicans Box Score
New York Knicks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns F | 29 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4-9 | 2-4 | 2-2 | +6 |
| Mikal Bridges F | 34 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Mohamed Diawara F | 17 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7-9 | 4-4 | 0-0 | -12 |
| OG Anunoby F | 37 | 23 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8-22 | 1-8 | 6-6 | +16 |
| Jalen Brunson G | 35 | 28 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10-23 | 5-10 | 3-3 | -1 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Tyler Kolek G | 12 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-5 | 2-4 | 1-2 | +4 |
| Kevin McCullar Jr. G | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Ariel Hukporti C | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Miles McBride G | 18 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-8 | 2-5 | 4-4 | +8 |
| Trey Jemison C | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Guerschon Yabusele F | 15 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-5 | 3-4 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Jordan Clarkson G | 13 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-6 | 1-3 | 2-2 | +9 |
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson F | 28 | 32 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11-16 | 0-0 | 10-12 | -8 |
| Trey Murphy III F | 38 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8-16 | 5-10 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 22 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 36 | 26 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9-21 | 4-10 | 4-5 | +1 |
| Derik Queen C | 28 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3-13 | 0-2 | 1-2 | -3 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Micah Peavy G | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Jordan Poole G | 25 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7-14 | 4-10 | 8-8 | -2 |
| Jordan Hawkins G | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Yves Missi C | 14 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Kevon Looney F | 23 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
Knicks vs Pelicans Recap
The Knicks beat the Pelicans 130-125 by outscoring New Orleans 34-22 in the fourth quarter. They finished the night at 23-9, while the Pelicans fell to 8-26.
Trailing 103-96 after three quarters, New York flipped the game in the final 12 minutes. The Pelicans had led 75-72 at halftime and by as many as 7 after three. The Knicks made 20 of 44 from three and turned the ball over only 8 times.
Jalen Brunson led New York with 28 points, while Zion Williamson countered with 32 for the Pelicans. Karl-Anthony Towns grabbed 12 rebounds and Mikal Bridges handed out 10 assists. New Orleans won the rebounding count 50-42, but New York dished 35 assists to the Pelicans' 27.
The number to know: 18 of 19 at the free-throw line. The Knicks missed once from the line, and those makes helped them hold off a Pelicans team that shot 23 of 27.
Team Stats
| Knicks | Stat | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| 46-95 | Field Goals | 44-96 |
| 48.4% | FG % | 45.8% |
| 20-44 | 3-Pointers | 14-36 |
| 45.5% | 3P % | 38.9% |
| 18-19 | Free Throws | 23-27 |
| 94.7% | FT % | 85.2% |
| 42 | Rebounds | 50 |
| 10 | Off. Rebounds | 16 |
| 35 | Assists | 27 |
| 8 | Steals | 6 |
| 4 | Blocks | 8 |
| 8 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 19 | Fouls | 15 |
| 5 | Biggest Lead | 10 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Knicks | 58.9% | 7.2% | 22.7% | 0.189 |
 Pelicans | 53.1% | 9.3% | 33.3% | 0.240 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Knicks vs Pelicans Game Info
- Date & time
- Monday, December 29, 20258:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Knicks MSG Network · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
- Arena
- Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Knicks vs Pelicans Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Knicks last 5
- W @ Hawks 128-125 Dec 27, 2025
- W vs Cavaliers 126-124 Dec 25, 2025
- L @ Timberwolves 104-115 Dec 23, 2025
- W vs Heat 132-125 Dec 21, 2025
- L vs 76ers 107-116 Dec 19, 2025
Pelicans last 5
- L vs Suns 114-123 Dec 27, 2025
- L vs Suns 108-115 Dec 26, 2025
- L @ Cavaliers 118-141 Dec 23, 2025
- W vs Mavericks 119-113 Dec 22, 2025
- W vs Pacers 128-109 Dec 20, 2025
Previous meetings
- Mar 24, 2026 Pelicans @ Knicks 116-121
More NBA Games on Dec 29, 2025
- Final
Milwaukee Bucks0-3123
Charlotte Hornets2-1113Top: Miller 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-1115
Washington Wizards2-1101Top: Brooks 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2106
Toronto Raptors2-1107Top: Black 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors0-3120
Brooklyn Nets0-3107Top: Jr. 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-1123
Miami Heat0-3147Top: Powell 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-1119
Houston Rockets3-0126Top: Durant 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-1129
Oklahoma City Thunder3-0140Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 39 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-0136
Chicago Bulls1-2101Top: Reid 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1113
San Antonio Spurs1-2101Top: Allen 27 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks1-2122
Portland Trail Blazers2-0125Top: Avdija 27 PTS, 11 ASTBox score ›
That covers Knicks vs Pelicans: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Knicks host the Pistons Oct 27; Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28.
Knicks vs Pelicans FAQs
Who won Knicks vs Pelicans on Dec 29, 2025?
The New York Knicks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 130-125 on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 28 points.
What are the Knicks and Pelicans records?
After this game the Knicks were 23-9 and the Pelicans were 8-26 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Knicks vs Pelicans?
Jalen Brunson scored 28 for the Knicks. Zion Williamson scored 32 for the Pelicans.
Who leads the Knicks vs Pelicans season series?
The Knicks lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Knicks vs Pelicans game?
The Knicks beat the Pelicans 121-116 on Mar 24, 2026 at home.
Where was Knicks vs Pelicans played?
At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, the home arena of the New Orleans Pelicans.
What was the score by quarter in Knicks vs Pelicans?
Knicks-Pelicans: Q1 37-41, Q2 35-34, Q3 24-28, Q4 34-22.
What is next for the Knicks and Pelicans?
Knicks host the Pistons on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET; Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.