New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards

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New Orleans Pelicans host Washington Wizards on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM (ET) at Smoothie King Center in the NBA.

New Orleans Pelicans have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.

Washington Wizards have 1 win, 0 draws and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches.

Competition: NBA
Start time: Friday, October 16, 2026, 8:00 PM (ET)
Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans
Where to watch: MNMT (In the United States · ESPN)

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United States time: 8:00 PM (ET), Friday October 16, 2026. On TV: MNMT (ESPN).
New Orleans Pelicans have 2 wins and 3 defeats from their last 5.
Washington Wizards are without a win in 4.

Data: ESPN · votes and picks from Scorely users

#	Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Form
1	Nets	2	0	1.000	-	WW
2	Heat	2	0	1.000	-	WW
3	Pacers	1	0	1.000	0.5	W
4	Pistons	1	0	1.000	0.5	W
5	Celtics	1	0	1.000	0.5	W
6	Bulls	1	0	1.000	0.5	W
7	Magic	1	0	1.000	0.5	W
8	Wizards	1	0	1.000	0.5	LLLLW
9	Hawks	1	1	.500	1	LW
10	Bucks	1	1	.500	1	LW
11	76ers	1	1	.500	1	WL
12	Cavaliers	0	1	.000	1.5	L
13	Raptors	0	1	.000	1.5	L
14	Hornets	0	1	.000	1.5	L
15	Knicks	0	2	.000	2	LL

#	Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Form
1	Rockets	1	0	1.000	-	W
2	Trail Blazers	1	0	1.000	-	W
3	Clippers	1	0	1.000	-	W
4	Lakers	2	1	.667	-	WLW
5	Timberwolves	1	1	.500	0.5	WL
6	Grizzlies	1	1	.500	0.5	WL
7	Pelicans	1	1	.500	0.5	WLLWL
8	Nuggets	1	1	.500	0.5	LW
9	Jazz	1	1	.500	0.5	WL
10	Warriors	1	2	.333	1	LWL
11	Spurs	0	1	.000	1	L
12	Mavericks	0	1	.000	1	L
13	Thunder	0	2	.000	1.5	LL
14	Suns	0	2	.000	1.5	LL
15	Kings	0	2	.000	1.5	LL

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