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NuggetsWashington Wizards @ New Orleans Pelicans: Apr 5, 2027
Wizards vs Pelicans tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Monday, April 5, 2027 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. TV: Monumental Sports Network (Wizards), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans).
How to Watch Wizards vs Pelicans: Time, TV & Stream
- Date & time
- Monday, April 5, 20278:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- Watch on
- Local TV onlyLocal: Wizards Monumental Sports Network · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
- Stream
- NBA League PassWizards: Monumental Sports Network+ · 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
| Player | Team | Pos | Status | Injury | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Dybantsa |  Wizards | F | Out | Ankle | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Jamir Watkins | Wizards | F | Out For Season | ACL | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Tristan Vukcevic | Wizards | C | Out | Hip | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Yves Missi |  Pelicans | C | Day-To-Day | Knee | Oct 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
Wizards
Trae YoungG · 3 GP22.3PTS1.7REB11.3AST
Anthony DavisF-C · 3 GP20.7PTS9.0REB2.7AST
Kyshawn GeorgeF · 3 GP17.0PTS5.7REB3.7AST
Pelicans
Zion WilliamsonF · 3 GP20.7PTS3.3REB2.3AST
Dejounte MurrayG · 3 GP20.3PTS5.0REB6.3AST
Saddiq BeyF · 3 GP15.7PTS4.0REB1.3AST
Season averages, top three scorers per team.
Wizards vs Pelicans Preview
The Wizards are 2-1 this season, while the Pelicans are 0-3 this season.
The Pelicans won last season's series 2-0. The Pelicans rank 4th in steals, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Trae Young (22.3 points per game) and Zion Williamson (20.7 points per game).
Wizards vs Pelicans Head-to-Head
Previous meetings
- Mar 8, 2026 Wizards @ Pelicans 118-138
- Jan 9, 2026 Pelicans @ Wizards 128-107
Wizards vs Pelicans Season Stats 2026-27
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Standings Context
More NBA Games on Apr 5, 2027
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This Wizards vs Pelicans page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Wizards visit the Grizzlies Apr 7; Pelicans visit the Nuggets Apr 6.
Wizards vs Pelicans FAQs
What time does Wizards vs Pelicans start?
The Washington Wizards play the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, April 5, 2027 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).
What channel is Wizards vs Pelicans on?
Local TV: Monumental Sports Network (Wizards), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.
What are the Wizards and Pelicans records?
Going into this game the Wizards were 2-1 and the Pelicans were 0-3 this season.
Who is injured for Wizards vs Pelicans?
As of 8:00 PM ET, Oct 24: AJ Dybantsa (Wizards, out, ankle); Jamir Watkins (Wizards, out for season, acl); Tristan Vukcevic (Wizards, out, hip); Yves Missi (Pelicans, day-to-day, knee).
How did Wizards vs Pelicans go last season?
The Pelicans won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.
Who won the last Wizards vs Pelicans game?
The Pelicans beat the Wizards 138-118 on Mar 8, 2026 at home.
Where is Wizards vs Pelicans being played?
At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, the home arena of the New Orleans Pelicans.
Is Wizards vs Pelicans on NBA League Pass?
Yes, outside the Wizards 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.