Orlando Magic @ New Orleans Pelicans: Jan 8, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Orlando MagicMagic
1-2 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, January 8, 2027
New Orleans PelicansPelicans
0-3 · Home

Magic vs Pelicans tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Friday, January 8, 2027 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. TV: WRDQ TV 27 (Magic), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans).

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

Date & time
Friday, January 8, 20278:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Magic WRDQ TV 27 · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Stream
NBA League PassMagic: 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
Anthony BlackMagicGDay-To-DayAnkleOct 20, 2026
Izaiyah NelsonMagicFOutAnkleOct 20, 2026
Jonathan IsaacMagicFOutKneeOct 20, 2026
Noah PendaMagicFOutHamstringOct 17, 2026
Paolo BancheroMagicFOutAnkleOct 24, 2026
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

Magic

Pelicans

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Magic vs Pelicans Preview

The Magic are 1-2 this season, while the Pelicans are 0-3 this season.

The Magic won last season's series 2-0. The Pelicans rank 3rd in points per game, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Paolo Banchero (24.5 points per game) and Zion Williamson (20.7 points per game).

Magic vs Pelicans Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Magic vs Pelicans Season Stats 2026-27

Magic 3 GPPelicans 3 GP
109.7#24
Points per game
124.7#3
116.3#18
Opponent points
128.0#28
45.1%#18
Field goal %
47.8%#8
32.2%#19
Three-point %
30.9%#22
73.4%#21
Free throw %
86.2%#3
43.7#16
Rebounds
45.7#11
27.0#9
Assists
24.7#18
7.7#22
Steals
11.7#4
4.3#19
Blocks
5.3#13
17.0#21
Turnovers
15.7#16

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
8Celtics1-11.5
9Cavaliers1-11.5
10Magic1-22.0
11Bulls1-22.0
12Knicks0-33.0

Western Conference

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

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This Magic vs Pelicans page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Magic host the Thunder Jan 10; Pelicans visit the Heat Jan 10.

Magic vs Pelicans FAQs

What time does Magic vs Pelicans start?

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

What channel is Magic vs Pelicans on?

Local TV: WRDQ TV 27 (Magic), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Magic and Pelicans records?

Going into this game the Magic were 1-2 and the Pelicans were 0-3 this season.

Who is injured for Magic vs Pelicans?

As of 8:00 PM ET, Oct 24: Anthony Black (Magic, day-to-day, ankle); Izaiyah Nelson (Magic, out, ankle); Jonathan Isaac (Magic, out, knee); Noah Penda (Magic, out, hamstring); Paolo Banchero (Magic, out, ankle); Yves Missi (Pelicans, day-to-day, knee).

How did Magic vs Pelicans go last season?

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

Who won the last Magic vs Pelicans game?

The Magic beat the Pelicans 112-108 on Apr 5, 2026 on the road.

Where is Magic vs Pelicans being played?

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

Is Magic vs Pelicans on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Magic 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.