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NBA, round 0

AwayMiami Heat
Sat, Jan 2 at 7:00 pm
HomeNew Orleans Pelicans
Sat, Jan 2 at 7:00 pm (Saturday, January 2)Smoothie King CenterAll Elizabeth sports
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Heat at Pelicans, Saturday 7:00 pm

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

ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Heat a 70% 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 5 players as out or doubtful, including Bennedict Mathurin (G). The Heat list 1 player as out or doubtful, including Pelle Larsson (G).

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

Who wins?

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

Top performers

#7
MIA · PointsGiannis Antetokounmpo F28.5
#2
MIA · AssistsDavion Mitchell G9.2
#7
MIA · ReboundsGiannis Antetokounmpo F12.3
#1
NO · PointsZion Williamson F21.8
#0
NO · AssistsJeremiah Fears G5.1
#22
NO · ReboundsDerik Queen C6.3
HeatPelicans
7-6Record4-10
LWWWWLast fiveLLLLL
70%ESPN win chance30%
Season series
Series starts 1/2

Heat injuries

  • Pelle Larsson GOut, Illness

Pelicans injuries

  • Bennedict Mathurin GOut, Foot
  • Trendon Watford FOut, Ankle
  • Bryce McGowens GOut, Elbow
  • 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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