Los Angeles Lakers @ New Orleans Pelicans: Dec 2, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Los Angeles LakersLakers
3-0 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
New Orleans PelicansPelicans
0-3 · Home

Lakers vs Pelicans tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. TV: Spectrum SportsNet (Lakers), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans).

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

Date & time
Wednesday, December 2, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Lakers Spectrum SportsNet · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Stream
NBA League PassLakers: Spectrum SportsNet+ · 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
Adou ThieroLakersFDay-To-DayKneeOct 20, 2026
Cameron CarrLakersGDay-To-DayObliqueOct 20, 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

Lakers

Pelicans

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Lakers vs Pelicans Preview

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

The Lakers won last season's series 4-0. The Lakers rank 2nd in three-point %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Luka Dončić (34.3 points per game) and Zion Williamson (20.7 points per game).

Lakers vs Pelicans Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesLakers 4-0

Previous meetings

Lakers vs Pelicans Season Stats 2026-27

Lakers 3 GPPelicans 3 GP
128.0#1
Points per game
124.7#3
115.0#16
Opponent points
128.0#29
54.6%#1
Field goal %
47.8%#7
42.1%#2
Three-point %
30.9%#24
83.3%#5
Free throw %
86.2%#3
36.7#30
Rebounds
45.7#12
25.0#18
Assists
24.7#22
11.0#5
Steals
11.7#3
6.7#6
Blocks
5.3#13
16.3#18
Turnovers
15.7#16

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
2Rockets4-0–
3Grizzlies4-0–
4Lakers3-00.5
5Trail Blazers2-01.0
6Timberwolves3-11.0
12Warriors1-33.0
13Jazz1-33.0
14Pelicans0-33.5
15Kings0-33.5

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This Lakers vs Pelicans page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Lakers host the Pelicans Dec 14; Pelicans visit the Kings Dec 13.

Lakers vs Pelicans FAQs

What time does Lakers vs Pelicans start?

The Los Angeles Lakers play the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Lakers vs Pelicans on?

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

What are the Lakers and Pelicans records?

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

Who is injured for Lakers vs Pelicans?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Adou Thiero (Lakers, day-to-day, knee); Cameron Carr (Lakers, day-to-day, oblique); Yves Missi (Pelicans, day-to-day, knee).

How did Lakers vs Pelicans go last season?

The Lakers won the regular-season series 4-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Lakers vs Pelicans game?

The Lakers beat the Pelicans 110-101 on Mar 3, 2026 at home.

Where is Lakers vs Pelicans being played?

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

Is Lakers vs Pelicans on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Lakers 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.