New York Knicks chase fifth straight win over New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans meet New York Knicks at Smoothie King Center, Thursday 12:00pm (NBA). New York Knicks have won the last four against New Orleans Pelicans.
The big picture
New Orleans Pelicans come in 19th on the ladder; New York Knicks are 14th. New York Knicks are the side higher up the table.
New Orleans Pelicans are 4–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 120.2 points for and 118.8 against.
New York Knicks are 4–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 110 points for and 105.1 against.
Form
New Orleans Pelicans have won four of their last five and most recently lost to Minnesota Timberwolves 109–115.
New York Knicks have won four of their last five and most recently beat Chicago Bulls 135–105.
Head to head
These sides have met 25 times on our records since 2013: New Orleans Pelicans 12, New York Knicks 13.
Last time out (2025-26), New York Knicks won 121–116 at Madison Square Garden.
New York Knicks have won the last four against New Orleans Pelicans.
Biggest margin between these two: New York Knicks by 33 points in 2024-25 (118–85).
Players to watch
For New Orleans Pelicans, watch Zion Williamson (20.6 points a game, 49 rebounds in 2026-27) and Saddiq Bey (16.4 points a game, 36 rebounds in 2026-27).
For New York Knicks, watch Jalen Brunson (25.6 points a game, 21 rebounds in 2026-27) and Karl-Anthony Towns (19.9 points a game, 109 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Smoothie King Center
New Orleans Pelicans have won 12 of their last 20 at Smoothie King Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, New York Knicks have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
