New Orleans Pelicans @ Oklahoma City Thunder: Nov 20, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
New Orleans PelicansPelicans
0-3 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, November 20, 2026
Oklahoma City ThunderThunder
3-0 · Home

Pelicans vs Thunder tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Friday, November 20, 2026 at PayCom Center, Oklahoma City. TV: Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans), Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) (Thunder).

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

Date & time
Friday, November 20, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network · Thunder Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media)
Stream
NBA League PassPelicans: Pelicans+ · Thunder: Thunder+
Arena
PayCom CenterOklahoma City

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
Nikola TopicThunderGDay-To-DayBackOct 19, 2026
Otega OwehThunderGOut For SeasonAchillesOct 14, 2026
Thomas SorberThunderCDay-To-DayKneeOct 19, 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

Pelicans

Thunder

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Pelicans vs Thunder Preview

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

The Thunder won last season's series 3-0. The Thunder rank 1st in opponent points, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Zion Williamson (20.7 points per game) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (27.7 points per game).

Pelicans vs Thunder Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesThunder 3-0

Previous meetings

Pelicans vs Thunder Season Stats 2026-27

Pelicans 3 GPThunder 3 GP
124.7#3
Points per game
106.7#28
128.0#28
Opponent points
96.3#1
47.8%#8
Field goal %
42.6%#24
30.9%#22
Three-point %
33.3%#16
86.2%#3
Free throw %
88.2%#2
45.7#11
Rebounds
46.3#10
24.7#18
Assists
23.0#27
11.7#4
Steals
11.7#4
5.3#13
Blocks
8.0#2
15.7#16
Turnovers
13.0#3

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
2Lakers3-0–
3Grizzlies3-0–
4Thunder3-0–
5Rockets3-0–
6Trail Blazers2-00.5
11Mavericks1-22.0
12Jazz1-22.0
13Pelicans0-33.0
14Warriors0-33.0
15Kings0-33.0

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Pelicans vs Thunder FAQs

What time does Pelicans vs Thunder start?

The New Orleans Pelicans play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, November 20, 2026 at PayCom Center in Oklahoma City. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Pelicans vs Thunder on?

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

What are the Pelicans and Thunder records?

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

Who is injured for Pelicans vs Thunder?

As of 8:00 PM ET, Oct 24: Nikola Topic (Thunder, day-to-day, back); Otega Oweh (Thunder, out for season, achilles); Thomas Sorber (Thunder, day-to-day, knee); Yves Missi (Pelicans, day-to-day, knee).

How did Pelicans vs Thunder go last season?

The Thunder won the regular-season series 3-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Pelicans vs Thunder game?

The Thunder beat the Pelicans 104-95 on Jan 27, 2026 at home.

Where is Pelicans vs Thunder being played?

At PayCom Center in Oklahoma City, the home arena of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Is Pelicans vs Thunder on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Pelicans and Thunder markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Thunder+ for Thunder fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.