Sunday's 6:00 PM ET matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans (6-29) and Washington Wizards (6-26) at Capital One Arena features the Pelicans' CJ McCollum as one of the players to watch.
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Pelicans vs. Wizards: Jan. 5 Viewing Options
- Game day: Sunday, January 5, 2025
- Game time: 6:00 PM ET
- TV channel: MNMT and Gulf Coast Sports
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Arena: Capital One Arena
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Pelicans' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.3% | 28 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.7% | 30 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 42.4 | 25 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.5 | 26 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.2 | 18 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.3 | 11 |
Wizards' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.6% | 26 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.4% | 21 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.1 | 14 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 48.3 | 30 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.8 | 26 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.8 | 26 |
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Pelicans vs. Wizards Top Players
Pelicans
- McCollum averages 22.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and four assists for the Pelicans.
- Dejounte Murray contributes with 15.5 points, 7.7 assists and 6.4 rebounds a game, and Yves Missi adds 9.4 points, 1.5 assists and 8.5 rebounds per contest.
- Among active players, the Pelicans are led by McCollum from beyond the arc. He makes 3.1 shots from deep per game.
- Murray records 2.4 steals per game. Missi collects 1.4 blocks a contest.
Wizards
- Jordan Poole's showing this season has resulted in strong scoring and assists numbers, with 21.8 points per game and 5 assists per game to go with 2.7 rebounds per contest.
- This season, Jonas Valanciunas has a statline that includes 11.8 points, 2.4 assists and 8.1 rebounds per game.
- Poole hits 3.6 treys per game.
- The Wizards' defensive efforts get a lift from Poole's 1.6 steals and Alex Sarr's 1.7 blocks per game.
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Pelicans vs. Wizards Injury Report
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring),
Brandon Ingram: Out (Ankle),
Karlo Matkovic: Out (Back)
Wizards
Wizards:
Jordan Poole: Questionable (Hip),
Bilal Coulibaly: Questionable (Illness),
Marvin Bagley III: Out (Knee),
Saddiq Bey: Out (Knee)
Pelicans' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/26/2024 | Rockets | L 128-111 | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Grizzlies | L 132-124 | Home |
| 12/30/2024 | Clippers | L 116-113 | Home |
| 1/1/2025 | Heat | L 119-108 | Away |
| 1/3/2025 | Wizards | W 132-120 | Home |
| 1/5/2025 | Wizards | - | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Timberwolves | - | Home |
| 1/8/2025 | Trail Blazers | - | Home |
| 1/10/2025 | 76ers | - | Away |
| 1/12/2025 | Celtics | - | Away |
| 1/14/2025 | Bulls | - | Away |
Wizards' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/26/2024 | Hornets | W 113-110 | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Knicks | L 136-132 | Home |
| 12/30/2024 | Knicks | L 126-106 | Home |
| 1/1/2025 | Bulls | W 125-107 | Home |
| 1/3/2025 | Pelicans | L 132-120 | Away |
| 1/5/2025 | Pelicans | - | Home |
| 1/7/2025 | Rockets | - | Home |
| 1/8/2025 | 76ers | - | Away |
| 1/10/2025 | Bulls | - | Away |
| 1/12/2025 | Thunder | - | Home |
| 1/13/2025 | Timberwolves | - | Home |
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