Oklahoma City Thunder @ New Orleans Pelicans: Jan 20, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Oklahoma City ThunderThunder
4-0 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, January 20, 2027
New Orleans PelicansPelicans
0-3 · Home

Thunder vs Pelicans tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Wednesday, January 20, 2027 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. TV: Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) (Thunder), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans).

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

Date & time
Wednesday, January 20, 20278:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Thunder Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Stream
NBA League PassThunder: Thunder+ · 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
Alex CarusoThunderGDay-To-DayAnkleOct 26, 2026
Cason WallaceThunderGOutShoulderOct 25, 2026
Chet HolmgrenThunderF-COutKneeOct 26, 2026
Jalen WilliamsThunderG-FOutAnkleOct 25, 2026
Nikola TopicThunderGOutBackOct 26, 2026
Thomas SorberThunderCOutKneeOct 26, 2026
Yves MissiPelicansCDay-To-DayKneeOct 23, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Thunder

Pelicans

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Thunder vs Pelicans Preview

The Thunder are 4-0 this season, while the Pelicans are 0-3 this season.

The Thunder won last season's series 3-0. The Thunder rank 2nd in opponent points, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (27.3 points per game) and Zion Williamson (20.7 points per game).

Thunder vs Pelicans Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Thunder vs Pelicans Season Stats 2026-27

Thunder 4 GPPelicans 3 GP
111.3#21
Points per game
124.7#3
100.8#2
Opponent points
128.0#29
44.6%#22
Field goal %
47.8%#7
34.4%#13
Three-point %
30.9%#24
87.5%#1
Free throw %
86.2%#3
46.8#9
Rebounds
45.7#12
23.3#26
Assists
24.7#22
9.5#15
Steals
11.7#3
7.8#2
Blocks
5.3#13
13.8#5
Turnovers
15.7#16

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Thunder4-0–
2Rockets4-0–
3Grizzlies4-0–
12Warriors1-33.0
13Jazz1-33.0
14Pelicans0-33.5
15Kings0-33.5

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Thunder vs Pelicans FAQs

What time does Thunder vs Pelicans start?

The Oklahoma City Thunder play the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, January 20, 2027 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Thunder vs Pelicans on?

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

What are the Thunder and Pelicans records?

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

Who is injured for Thunder vs Pelicans?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Alex Caruso (Thunder, day-to-day, ankle); Cason Wallace (Thunder, out, shoulder); Chet Holmgren (Thunder, out, knee); Jalen Williams (Thunder, out, ankle); Nikola Topic (Thunder, out, back); Thomas Sorber (Thunder, out, knee).

How did Thunder vs Pelicans go last season?

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

Who won the last Thunder vs Pelicans game?

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

Where is Thunder vs Pelicans being played?

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

Is Thunder vs Pelicans on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Thunder 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.