Houston and New Orleans will square off in a matchup of Western Conference opponents. The teams meet Sunday for the second time this season.

The Indiana Pacers, reeling from a loss, host the New Orleans Pelicans Friday. This marks Indiana's final home game before a road trip. The Pelicans, who previously defeated the Pacers, are looking to sweep the season series.

The Brooklyn Nets and New Orleans Pelicans meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Williamson missed his last four field-goal attempts and had a turnover down the stretch. Denver outscored New Orleans 33-22 in the fourth quarter, finishing the game on a 16-6 run. The Pelicans got outscored 37-20 in the fourth quarter of a 128-118 loss at Orlando on Sunday.

Denver Nuggets face the New Orleans Pelicans on January 13, 2026, in a game heavily impacted by significant injuries. The Nuggets, despite a strong record, will be without star Nikola Jokic, while the Pelicans are severely short-handed.

Pelicans forward Derik Queen expresses optimism and belief in team chemistry ahead of New Orleans’ final 40-plus games.

New Orleans responded with consecutive baskets by Williamson, Fears and Williamson again to take a 73-72 lead. The lead changed hands nine more times before the Karlo Matkovic converted a three-point play for the Pelicans to tie the score at 87 at the end of third quarter.

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