Portland Trail Blazers @ New Orleans Pelicans: Jan 6, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Portland Trail BlazersTrail Blazers
3-0 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, January 6, 2027
New Orleans PelicansPelicans
0-3 · Home

Trail Blazers vs Pelicans tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Wednesday, January 6, 2027 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. TV: Rip City TV Network (Trail Blazers), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans).

How to Watch Trail Blazers vs Pelicans: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Wednesday, January 6, 20278:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Trail Blazers Rip City TV Network · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Stream
NBA League PassTrail Blazers: BlazerVision · 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
Branden CarlsonTrail BlazersCDay-To-DayConcussion ProtocolOct 20, 2026
Scoot HendersonTrail BlazersGDay-To-DayAnkleOct 26, 2026
Shaedon SharpeTrail BlazersGOutMeniscusAug 24, 2026
Yves MissiPelicansCDay-To-DayKneeOct 23, 2026

Status as of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Trail Blazers

Pelicans

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Trail Blazers vs Pelicans Preview

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

The Trail Blazers won last season's series 3-1. The Pelicans rank 3rd in free throw %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Deni Avdija (22.3 points per game) and Zion Williamson (20.7 points per game).

Trail Blazers vs Pelicans Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesTrail Blazers 3-1

Previous meetings

Trail Blazers vs Pelicans Season Stats 2026-27

Trail Blazers 3 GPPelicans 3 GP
129.3#1
Points per game
124.7#3
110.7#10
Opponent points
128.0#29
51.1%#2
Field goal %
47.8%#7
38.6%#5
Three-point %
30.9%#24
70.8%#27
Free throw %
86.2%#3
46.3#9
Rebounds
45.7#12
30.0#2
Assists
24.7#23
8.3#18
Steals
11.7#3
2.3#30
Blocks
5.3#13
13.3#3
Turnovers
15.7#17

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
2Rockets4-0–
3Grizzlies4-0–
4Trail Blazers3-00.5
5Timberwolves3-11.0
6Lakers3-11.0
12Warriors1-33.0
13Jazz1-33.0
14Pelicans0-33.5
15Kings0-44.0

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This Trail Blazers vs Pelicans page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Trail Blazers visit the Mavericks Jan 7; Pelicans host the Magic Jan 8.

Trail Blazers vs Pelicans FAQs

What time does Trail Blazers vs Pelicans start?

The Portland Trail Blazers play the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, January 6, 2027 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Trail Blazers vs Pelicans on?

Local TV: Rip City TV Network (Trail Blazers), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Trail Blazers and Pelicans records?

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

Who is injured for Trail Blazers vs Pelicans?

As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 27: Branden Carlson (Trail Blazers, day-to-day, concussion protocol); Scoot Henderson (Trail Blazers, day-to-day, ankle); Shaedon Sharpe (Trail Blazers, out, meniscus); Yves Missi (Pelicans, day-to-day, knee).

How did Trail Blazers vs Pelicans go last season?

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

Who won the last Trail Blazers vs Pelicans game?

The Trail Blazers beat the Pelicans 118-106 on Apr 2, 2026 at home.

Where is Trail Blazers vs Pelicans being played?

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

Is Trail Blazers vs Pelicans on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Trail Blazers 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.