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WarriorsNew Orleans Pelicans @ New York Knicks: Mar 24, 2026
Pelicans vs Knicks final: the New York Knicks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-116 on March 24, 2026 at Madison Square Garden, New York.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 28 | 32 | 32 | 24 | 116 |
| Knicks | 42 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 121 |
Top Performers
Pelicans
- 22 PTS Zion Williamson
- 6 REB Trey Murphy III
- 12 AST Dejounte Murray
Knicks
- 32 PTS Jalen Brunson
- 14 REB Karl-Anthony Towns
- 7 AST Mikal Bridges
Pelicans vs Knicks Box Score
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III F | 35 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6-15 | 4-12 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Herbert Jones F | 37 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6-8 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 27 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-13 | 4-6 | 2-2 | +1 |
| Zion Williamson F | 33 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8-10 | 0-0 | 6-8 | +15 |
| Dejounte Murray G | 28 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-12 | 1-4 | 2-2 | 0 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jeremiah Fears G | 19 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9-12 | 3-5 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Karlo Matkovic FC | 22 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-6 | 2-2 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Yves Missi C | 16 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -19 |
| Derik Queen C | 18 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-8 | 0-3 | 1-1 | -7 |
New York Knicks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns F | 24 | 21 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8-17 | 2-6 | 3-3 | -11 |
| Mikal Bridges F | 37 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5-12 | 4-10 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Josh Hart G | 37 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-8 | 0-0 | 4-5 | -14 |
| OG Anunoby F | 39 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7-16 | 5-13 | 2-2 | +17 |
| Jalen Brunson G | 38 | 32 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11-19 | 2-4 | 8-9 | +16 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jose Alvarado G | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Mohamed Diawara F | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +15 |
| Jordan Clarkson G | 20 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +11 |
| Mitchell Robinson CF | 20 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5-5 | 0-0 | 1-1 | +11 |
Pelicans vs Knicks Recap
The Knicks beat the Pelicans because a 42-point first quarter gave them a 14-point lead that New Orleans never erased. The win moves New York to 48-25, while the Pelicans fall to 25-48.
The Pelicans won each of the last three quarters, 32-24, 32-27 and 24-28 in the fourth being the exception. Knicks 66-60 at halftime, then 93-92 after three quarters. New York held that edge at the line, making 20 of 22 free throws to 11 of 13 for New Orleans, and out-rebounded the Pelicans 41-34.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 32 points, while Zion Williamson topped New Orleans with 22. Karl-Anthony Towns grabbed 14 rebounds for New York. Dejounte Murray had 12 assists for the Pelicans, who made 45 of 88 shots to the Knicks' 44 of 85.
The number to know: 20 of 22 at the free throw line, which gave the Knicks 9 more points there than New Orleans in a five-point win.
Team Stats
| Pelicans | Stat | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| 45-88 | Field Goals | 44-85 |
| 51.1% | FG % | 51.8% |
| 15-34 | 3-Pointers | 13-33 |
| 44.1% | 3P % | 39.4% |
| 11-13 | Free Throws | 20-22 |
| 84.6% | FT % | 90.9% |
| 34 | Rebounds | 41 |
| 6 | Off. Rebounds | 9 |
| 33 | Assists | 29 |
| 5 | Steals | 5 |
| 3 | Blocks | 4 |
| 7 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 19 | Fouls | 18 |
| 6 | Biggest Lead | 14 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pelicans | 59.7% | 6.9% | 15.8% | 0.125 |
 Knicks | 59.4% | 8.7% | 24.3% | 0.235 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pelicans vs Knicks Game Info
- Date & time
- Tuesday, March 24, 20267:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network · Knicks MSG Network
- Arena
- Madison Square GardenNew York
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Pelicans vs Knicks Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pelicans last 5
- L vs Cavaliers 106-111 Mar 21, 2026
- W vs Clippers 105-99 Mar 19, 2026
- W vs Clippers 124-109 Mar 18, 2026
- W vs Mavericks 129-111 Mar 16, 2026
- L @ Rockets 105-107 Mar 13, 2026
Knicks last 5
- W vs Wizards 145-113 Mar 22, 2026
- W @ Nets 93-92 Mar 20, 2026
- W vs Pacers 136-110 Mar 17, 2026
- W vs Warriors 110-107 Mar 15, 2026
- W @ Pacers 101-92 Mar 13, 2026
Previous meetings
- Dec 29, 2025 Knicks @ Pelicans 130-125
More NBA Games on Mar 24, 2026
- Final
Sacramento Kings0-390
Charlotte Hornets2-1134Top: White 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2131
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1136Top: Mitchell 42 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-1125
Phoenix Suns1-1123Top: Jokić 23 PTS, 17 REB, 17 ASTBox score ›
That covers Pelicans vs Knicks: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28; Knicks host the Pistons Oct 27.
Pelicans vs Knicks FAQs
Who won Pelicans vs Knicks on Mar 24, 2026?
The New York Knicks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-116 on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 32 points.
What are the Pelicans and Knicks records?
After this game the Pelicans were 25-48 and the Knicks were 48-25 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pelicans vs Knicks?
Zion Williamson scored 22 for the Pelicans. Jalen Brunson scored 32 for the Knicks.
Who leads the Pelicans vs Knicks season series?
The Knicks lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Pelicans vs Knicks game?
The Knicks beat the Pelicans 130-125 on Dec 29, 2025 on the road.
Where was Pelicans vs Knicks played?
At Madison Square Garden in New York, the home arena of the New York Knicks.
What was the score by quarter in Pelicans vs Knicks?
Pelicans-Knicks: Q1 28-42, Q2 32-24, Q3 32-27, Q4 24-28.
What is next for the Pelicans and Knicks?
Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Knicks host the Pistons on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET.