New York Knicks @ New Orleans Pelicans: Dec 16, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
New York KnicksKnicks
0-3 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
New Orleans PelicansPelicans
0-3 · Home

Knicks vs Pelicans tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. TV: MSG Network (Knicks), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans).

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

Date & time
Wednesday, December 16, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Knicks MSG Network · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Stream
NBA League PassKnicks: DAZN · 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
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

Knicks

Pelicans

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Knicks vs Pelicans Preview

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

The Knicks won last season's series 2-0. The Pelicans rank 3rd in points per game, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Jalen Brunson (22.7 points per game) and Zion Williamson (20.7 points per game).

Knicks vs Pelicans Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Knicks vs Pelicans Season Stats 2026-27

Knicks 3 GPPelicans 3 GP
101.7#30
Points per game
124.7#3
108.0#8
Opponent points
128.0#28
40.7%#30
Field goal %
47.8%#8
32.4%#18
Three-point %
30.9%#22
70.8%#28
Free throw %
86.2%#3
47.3#9
Rebounds
45.7#11
24.7#18
Assists
24.7#18
6.7#26
Steals
11.7#4
4.7#15
Blocks
5.3#13
14.7#10
Turnovers
15.7#16

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
10Magic1-22.0
11Bulls1-22.0
12Knicks0-33.0
13Bucks0-33.0
14Nets0-33.0

Western Conference

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

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This Knicks vs Pelicans page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Knicks visit the Wizards Dec 18; Pelicans host the Kings Dec 18.

Knicks vs Pelicans FAQs

What time does Knicks vs Pelicans start?

The New York Knicks play the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Knicks vs Pelicans on?

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

What are the Knicks and Pelicans records?

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

Who is injured for Knicks vs Pelicans?

As of 8:00 PM ET, Oct 24: Yves Missi (Pelicans, day-to-day, knee).

How did Knicks vs Pelicans go last season?

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

Who won the last Knicks vs Pelicans game?

The Knicks beat the Pelicans 121-116 on Mar 24, 2026 at home.

Where is Knicks vs Pelicans being played?

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

Is Knicks vs Pelicans on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Knicks 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.