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JazzNew Orleans Pelicans @ Washington Wizards: Jan 9, 2026
Pelicans vs Wizards final: the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Washington Wizards 128-107 on January 9, 2026 at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 28 | 32 | 40 | 28 | 128 |
| Wizards | 26 | 24 | 34 | 23 | 107 |
Top Performers
Pelicans
- 35 PTS Trey Murphy III
- 16 REB Derik Queen
- 12 AST Derik Queen
Wizards
- 15 PTS Kyshawn George
- 9 REB Justin Champagnie
- 4 AST Bilal Coulibaly
Pelicans vs Wizards Box Score
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III F | 36 | 35 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13-24 | 7-16 | 2-3 | +32 |
| Bryce McGowens GF | 28 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-5 | 1-2 | +18 |
| Derik Queen C | 34 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7-13 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +18 |
| Zion Williamson F | 29 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12-14 | 0-0 | 7-13 | +22 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 31 | 21 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9-15 | 2-4 | 1-1 | +20 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Trey Alexander G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Micah Peavy G | 27 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-9 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Karlo Matkovic FC | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Jordan Hawkins G | 20 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2-5 | 0-1 | 3-3 | -2 |
| Yves Missi C | 12 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +3 |
| Jordan Poole G | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -6 |
Washington Wizards
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandre Sarr F | 25 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5-11 | 0-2 | 4-8 | -31 |
| Tre Johnson G | 25 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3-7 | 2-5 | 4-4 | -29 |
| Bilal Coulibaly G | 29 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2-6 | 1-2 | 3-6 | -26 |
| Khris Middleton F | 20 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2-5 | 0-2 | 0-1 | -24 |
| Kyshawn George F | 23 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6-13 | 3-6 | 0-0 | -15 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Anthony Gill F | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Bub Carrington G | 28 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-10 | 3-8 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Justin Champagnie F | 21 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6-12 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -5 |
| AJ Johnson G | 15 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-6 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Malaki Branham F | 23 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2-3 | 2-3 | 4-4 | +14 |
| Tristan Vukcevic C | 22 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4-14 | 0-4 | 7-10 | +10 |
Pelicans vs Wizards Recap
The Pelicans beat the Wizards behind a 32-24 second quarter and a 40-34 third that built the lead. New Orleans improved to 9-31, while Washington fell to 10-27.
Washington trailed by only 2 after the first quarter, 28-26. The Pelicans then won the second quarter and led 60-50 at halftime. They stretched it to 100-84 after three. New Orleans also finished with 51 rebounds to the Wizards' 40.
Trey Murphy III led the Pelicans with 35 points, while Kyshawn George topped Washington with 15. Derik Queen filled the stat sheet for New Orleans with 16 rebounds and 12 assists. The Pelicans shot 51 of 95 from the field. The Wizards made 37 of 87.
The number to know: 30 assists for New Orleans, against 24 for Washington, showed how much of the Pelicans' shooting came from shared looks.
Team Stats
| Pelicans | Stat | Wizards |
|---|---|---|
| 51-95 | Field Goals | 37-87 |
| 53.7% | FG % | 42.5% |
| 11-34 | 3-Pointers | 11-35 |
| 32.4% | 3P % | 31.4% |
| 15-24 | Free Throws | 22-33 |
| 62.5% | FT % | 66.7% |
| 51 | Rebounds | 40 |
| 10 | Off. Rebounds | 11 |
| 30 | Assists | 24 |
| 12 | Steals | 10 |
| 4 | Blocks | 8 |
| 17 | Turnovers | 19 |
| 22 | Fouls | 23 |
| 26 | Biggest Lead | 1 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pelicans | 59.5% | 13.9% | 25.6% | 0.158 |
 Wizards | 48.9% | 15.8% | 21.2% | 0.253 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pelicans vs Wizards Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, January 9, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network · Wizards Monumental Sports Network
- Arena
- Capital One ArenaWashington, DC
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Pelicans vs Wizards Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pelicans last 5
- L @ Hawks 100-117 Jan 7, 2026
- L vs Lakers 103-111 Jan 6, 2026
- L @ Heat 106-125 Jan 4, 2026
- L vs Trail Blazers 109-122 Jan 2, 2026
- L @ Bulls 118-134 Dec 31, 2025
Wizards last 5
- L @ 76ers 110-131 Jan 7, 2026
- W vs Magic 120-112 Jan 6, 2026
- L vs Timberwolves 115-141 Jan 4, 2026
- W vs Nets 119-99 Jan 2, 2026
- W @ Bucks 114-113 Dec 31, 2025
Previous meetings
- Mar 8, 2026 Wizards @ Pelicans 118-138
More NBA Games on Jan 9, 2026
- Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1103
Orlando Magic1-291Top: Maxey 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1117
Boston Celtics1-1125Top: Pritchard 27 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2121
Brooklyn Nets0-3105Top: Harden 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder3-0117
Memphis Grizzlies3-0116Top: Williams 26 PTS, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-1110
Denver Nuggets1-187Top: Johnson 29 PTSBox score › - Final
New York Knicks0-3107
Phoenix Suns1-1112Top: Booker 31 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-3103
Golden State Warriors0-3137Top: Curry 27 PTS, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets3-0105
Portland Trail Blazers2-0111Top: Durant 30 PTS, 12 REBBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks0-3105
Los Angeles Lakers3-0101Top: James 26 PTS, 10 ASTBox score ›
That covers Pelicans vs Wizards: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28; Wizards visit the Hornets Oct 26.
Pelicans vs Wizards FAQs
Who won Pelicans vs Wizards on Jan 9, 2026?
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Washington Wizards 128-107 on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Trey Murphy III led the Pelicans with 35 points.
What are the Pelicans and Wizards records?
After this game the Pelicans were 9-31 and the Wizards were 10-27 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pelicans vs Wizards?
Trey Murphy III scored 35 for the Pelicans. Kyshawn George scored 15 for the Wizards.
Who leads the Pelicans vs Wizards season series?
The Pelicans lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Pelicans vs Wizards game?
The Pelicans beat the Wizards 138-118 on Mar 8, 2026 at home.
Where was Pelicans vs Wizards played?
At Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, the home arena of the Washington Wizards.
What was the score by quarter in Pelicans vs Wizards?
Pelicans-Wizards: Q1 28-26, Q2 32-24, Q3 40-34, Q4 28-23.
What is next for the Pelicans and Wizards?
Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Wizards visit the Hornets on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET.