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Grizzlies123Washington Wizards @ New Orleans Pelicans: Mar 8, 2026
Wizards vs Pelicans final: the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Washington Wizards 138-118 on March 8, 2026 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wizards | 35 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 118 |
| Pelicans | 32 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 138 |
Top Performers
Wizards
- 20 PTS Tre Johnson
- 9 REB Julian Reese
- 8 AST Trae Young
Pelicans
- 24 PTS Trey Murphy III
- 10 REB Saddiq Bey
- 7 AST Jeremiah Fears
Wizards vs Pelicans Box Score
Washington Wizards
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young G | 17 | 17 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4-6 | 3-5 | 6-8 | 0 |
| Leaky Black F | 31 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-11 | 2-6 | 0-0 | -17 |
| Bilal Coulibaly G | 23 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-12 | 1-7 | 2-2 | -13 |
| Tre Johnson G | 22 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7-13 | 4-7 | 2-2 | -2 |
| Alexandre Sarr F | 17 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-7 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Sharife Cooper G | 9 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 3-4 | -4 |
| Julian Reese F | 25 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 3-4 | -2 |
| Anthony Gill F | 21 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-7 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -19 |
| Will Riley F | 25 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8-12 | 0-1 | 3-3 | -16 |
| Bub Carrington G | 23 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-6 | 2-5 | 1-1 | -8 |
| Jaden Hardy G | 21 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-10 | 0-4 | 2-3 | -17 |
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey F | 29 | 23 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9-17 | 0-4 | 5-10 | +15 |
| Dejounte Murray G | 23 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6-9 | 0-1 | 7-9 | +15 |
| Zion Williamson F | 23 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6-8 | 0-0 | 8-11 | +3 |
| Herbert Jones F | 16 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2-6 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Trey Murphy III F | 28 | 24 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7-14 | 4-9 | 6-6 | +11 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Micah Peavy G | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Karlo Matkovic FC | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 2-2 | -1 |
| Jordan Hawkins G | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Bryce McGowens GF | 22 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +13 |
| DeAndre Jordan C | 19 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +8 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 24 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7-16 | 1-4 | 3-3 | +5 |
| Yves Missi C | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +15 |
| Derik Queen C | 24 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5-9 | 1-2 | 2-2 | +17 |
Wizards vs Pelicans Recap
New Orleans held Washington to 25 points in the fourth quarter and won 138-118, extending the gap from an early 3-point deficit. The Pelicans improved to 21-45 while the Wizards fell to 16-47.
The Pelicans took a 2-point lead by halftime after trailing 35-32 after one quarter. New Orleans stretched the margin to 9 by the end of three quarters, then pulled away with a 36-point fourth quarter. The Pelicans shot 47 of 89 from the field while Washington converted just 41 of 91.
Trey Murphy III led the Pelicans with 24 points. Tre Johnson scored 20 for the Wizards. New Orleans forced 17 turnovers and dominated the boards at 44 rebounds to Washington's 41.
The number to know: 37 of 47 from the free throw line for the Pelicans, a decisive advantage in a game decided by 20 points.
Team Stats
| Wizards | Stat | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| 41-91 | Field Goals | 47-89 |
| 45.1% | FG % | 52.8% |
| 14-42 | 3-Pointers | 7-23 |
| 33.3% | 3P % | 30.4% |
| 22-27 | Free Throws | 37-47 |
| 81.5% | FT % | 78.7% |
| 41 | Rebounds | 44 |
| 13 | Off. Rebounds | 12 |
| 27 | Assists | 25 |
| 2 | Steals | 11 |
| 3 | Blocks | 6 |
| 17 | Turnovers | 8 |
| 31 | Fouls | 20 |
| 8 | Biggest Lead | 23 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wizards | 52.7% | 14.2% | 28.9% | 0.242 |
 Pelicans | 56.7% | 6.8% | 30.0% | 0.416 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Wizards vs Pelicans Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, March 8, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Wizards Monumental Sports Network · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
- Arena
- Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Wizards vs Pelicans Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Wizards last 5
- L vs Jazz 112-122 Mar 5, 2026
- L @ Magic 109-126 Mar 3, 2026
- L vs Rockets 118-123 Mar 2, 2026
- L vs Raptors 125-134 Feb 28, 2026
- L @ Hawks 96-126 Feb 26, 2026
Pelicans last 5
- L @ Suns 116-118 Mar 6, 2026
- W @ Kings 133-123 Mar 5, 2026
- L @ Lakers 101-110 Mar 3, 2026
- L @ Clippers 117-137 Mar 1, 2026
- W @ Jazz 115-105 Feb 28, 2026
Previous meetings
- Jan 9, 2026 Pelicans @ Wizards 128-107
More NBA Games on Mar 8, 2026
- Final
Boston Celtics1-1109
Cleveland Cavaliers1-198Top: Mitchell 30 PTSBox score › - Final
New York Knicks0-397
Los Angeles Lakers3-0110Top: Dončić 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks1-292
Toronto Raptors2-1122Top: Barrett 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-0110
Miami Heat0-3121Top: Cunningham 26 PTS, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets3-0120
San Antonio Spurs1-2145Top: Wembanyama 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2130
Milwaukee Bucks0-391Top: Banchero 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-1111
Portland Trail Blazers2-0131Top: Henderson 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-2110
Sacramento Kings0-3126Top: Monk 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets2-199
Phoenix Suns1-1111Top: Booker 30 PTS, 10 ASTBox score ›
That covers Wizards vs Pelicans: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Wizards visit the Hornets Oct 26; Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28.
Wizards vs Pelicans FAQs
Who won Wizards vs Pelicans on Mar 8, 2026?
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Washington Wizards 138-118 on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Trey Murphy III led the Pelicans with 24 points.
What are the Wizards and Pelicans records?
After this game the Wizards were 16-47 and the Pelicans were 21-45 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Wizards vs Pelicans?
Tre Johnson scored 20 for the Wizards. Trey Murphy III scored 24 for the Pelicans.
Who leads the Wizards vs Pelicans season series?
The Pelicans lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Wizards vs Pelicans game?
The Pelicans beat the Wizards 128-107 on Jan 9, 2026 on the road.
Where was Wizards vs Pelicans played?
At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, the home arena of the New Orleans Pelicans.
What was the score by quarter in Wizards vs Pelicans?
Wizards-Pelicans: Q1 35-32, Q2 30-35, Q3 28-35, Q4 25-36.
What is next for the Wizards and Pelicans?
Wizards visit the Hornets on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET; Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.