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The 2025-2026 season already started in October 2025, and since then, the teams have been playing against each other alternately. This time, the Brooklyn Nets will face the New Orleans Pelicans in a critical NBA matchup, which will tip off at 8 pm ET tonight.
The Nets have previously won 11 matches out of the 37 games played so far, and they potentially rely on Michael Porter Jr. and Nic Claxton.The New Orleans Pelicans have, however, won 9 out of the 42 games played till now, and are heavily reliant on players like Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson. From expected lineup to injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Brooklyn Nets.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets - When and Where to Watch the Game
The New Orleans Pelicans are going to host the Brooklyn Nets at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The match will tip off at 8:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, exclusively on YES, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets - Expected Starting Lineups
New Orleans Pelicans
- Jeremiah Fears (PG)
- Trey Murphy III (SG)
- Zion Williamson (PF)
- Derik Queen (C)
- Jordan Poole (SG)
Brooklyn Nets
- Egor Demin (PG)
- Cameron Thomas (SG)
- Michael Porter Jr. (SF)
- Noah Clowney (PF)
- Nic Claxton (C)
New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets - Injury Report
New Orleans Pelicans
- Dejounte Murray - OUT (Acl)
- Herbert Jones - OUT (ankle)
- Jose Alvarado - OUT (oblique)
Brooklyn Nets
- E.J. Liddell - QUESTIONABLE (knee)
- Ziaire Williams - OUT (illness)
- Haywood Highsmith - OUT (knee)
New Orleans Pelicans vs Brooklyn Nets - Game Prediction
The Brooklyn Nets have scored over 229.5 points while playing 12 out of the 37 matches this season. Their key players, such as Ziaire Williams and Haywood Highsmith, are injured and won’t make it for tonight’s matchup.
They still have Michael Porter Jr., who has averaged 25.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game this season. They also rely on Nic Claxton, who has averaged 13.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game.
However, as for the New Orleans Pelicans, they have scored 229.5 points while playing 29 games out of the 40 matches. They have players like Trey Murphy III, whose scores are outstanding. He has averaged 21.9 points, 3.5 assists, and 6.2 rebounds per game. However, Derik Queen has delivered 12.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists.Also read: Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets (01-14-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more
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