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NBA, round 0

AwayMiami Heat
Sat, Jan 2 at 4:00 pm
HomeNew Orleans Pelicans
Sat, Jan 2 at 4:00 pm (Saturday, January 2)Smoothie King CenterAll Sunnyvale sports
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Game preview1/2 - 7:00 PM ESTGCSEN · Pelicans.comPlay by play
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Heat at Pelicans, Saturday 4:00 pm

The New Orleans Pelicans (4-10) host the Miami Heat (7-6) Saturday at 4:00 pm at Smoothie King Center, on GCSEN and Pelicans.com.

ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Heat a 69% chance to win.

The Pelicans have won 0 of their last 5 and come in on a 5-game losing streak. The Heat have won 4 of their last 5. Season series: Series starts 1/2.

The Pelicans list 3 players as out or doubtful, including Trendon Watford (F).

Written automatically from the game data. Every number comes straight from the game feed.

Who wins?

Make your pick before kickoff. Sunnyvale fans only, one vote each.

Top performers

#7
MIA · PointsGiannis Antetokounmpo F28.9
#2
MIA · AssistsDavion Mitchell G9.2
#7
MIA · ReboundsGiannis Antetokounmpo F12.5
#1
NO · PointsZion Williamson F21.9
#0
NO · AssistsJeremiah Fears G5.2
#22
NO · ReboundsDerik Queen C6.2
HeatPelicans
7-6Record4-10
LWWWWLast fiveLLLLL
68.9%ESPN win chance31.1%
Season series
Series starts 1/2

Heat injuries

  • Pelle Larsson GDay-To-Day, Illness

Pelicans injuries

  • Bryce McGowens GDay-To-Day, Elbow
  • Bennedict Mathurin GDay-To-Day, Foot
  • Trendon Watford FOut, Ankle
  • Trey Murphy III FOut, Knee
  • Dejounte Murray GOut, Ankle

Where to watch

Channels showing this game.

GCSENUnited States
Pelicans.comUnited States

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