Dallas Mavericks @ New Orleans Pelicans: Jan 22, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Dallas MavericksMavericks
3-2 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, January 22, 2027
New Orleans PelicansPelicans
0-4 · Home

Mavericks vs Pelicans tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Friday, January 22, 2027 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. TV: WFAA / KFAA (Mavericks), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans).

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

Date & time
Friday, January 22, 20278:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Mavericks WFAA / KFAA · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Stream
NBA League PassMavericks: MavsTV · 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
Caleb MartinMavericksFDay-To-DayThumbOct 20, 2026
Kyrie IrvingMavericksGDay-To-DayKneeOct 27, 2026
Naji MarshallMavericksFDay-To-DayIllnessOct 25, 2026
Santi AldamaMavericksFOutKneeOct 27, 2026
Sergio De LarreaMavericksGOutKneeOct 26, 2026
Tarik BiberovićMavericksFOutHeelOct 20, 2026
Yves MissiPelicansCOutKneeOct 23, 2026

Status as of 7:00 PM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Mavericks

Pelicans

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Mavericks vs Pelicans Preview

The Mavericks are 3-2 this season and went 3-2 in their last 5 games, while the Pelicans are 0-4 this season.

The Pelicans won last season's series 3-1. The Mavericks rank 9th in assists, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Cooper Flagg (25.3 points per game) and Zion Williamson (21.8 points per game).

Mavericks vs Pelicans Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesPelicans 3-1

Mavericks last 5

Pelicans last 5 · 2026-27

Previous meetings

Mavericks vs Pelicans Season Stats 2026-27

Mavericks 5 GPPelicans 4 GP
114.0#15
Points per game
116.3#12
112.0#14
Opponent points
122.0#25
49.1%#4
Field goal %
46.4%#10
34.9%#14
Three-point %
29.0%#28
76.7%#16
Free throw %
83.6%#4
44.4#17
Rebounds
44.5#15
27.4#9
Assists
23.5#27
9.0#12
Steals
12.3#3
7.4#1
Blocks
4.8#16
15.6#17
Turnovers
16.5#20

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
6Timberwolves3-22.0
7Spurs3-22.0
8Mavericks3-22.0
9Nuggets2-22.5
10Warriors2-33.0
12Clippers1-33.5
13Jazz1-44.0
14Pelicans0-44.5
15Kings0-44.5

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This Mavericks vs Pelicans page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Mavericks host the Cavaliers Jan 23; Pelicans host the Cavaliers Jan 25.

Mavericks vs Pelicans FAQs

What time does Mavericks vs Pelicans start?

The Dallas Mavericks play the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, January 22, 2027 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Mavericks vs Pelicans on?

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

What are the Mavericks and Pelicans records?

Going into this game the Mavericks were 3-2 and the Pelicans were 0-4 this season.

Who is injured for Mavericks vs Pelicans?

As of 7:00 PM ET, Oct 28: Caleb Martin (Mavericks, day-to-day, thumb); Dereck Lively II (Mavericks, out, foot); Kyrie Irving (Mavericks, day-to-day, knee); Naji Marshall (Mavericks, day-to-day, illness); Santi Aldama (Mavericks, out, knee); Sergio De Larrea (Mavericks, out, knee).

How did Mavericks vs Pelicans go last season?

The Pelicans won the regular-season series 3-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Mavericks vs Pelicans game?

The Pelicans beat the Mavericks 129-111 on Mar 16, 2026 at home.

Where is Mavericks vs Pelicans being played?

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

Is Mavericks vs Pelicans on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Mavericks 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.