The Miami Heat (19-16) and New Orleans Pelicans (8-28) will face each other for the first of the two regular season games. Last season, Miami swept the series clash, 2-0, and has currently won nine of the last 10 overall games against New Orleans.
Latest update on Trey Murphy
New Orleans Pelicans have listed Trey Murphy as "questionable" for the game against the Miami Heat. He has been facing back issues, and his participation will depend on his fitness level.
Latest update on Derik Queen
The New Orleans Pelicans have placed Derik Queen as "questionable" because of quadriceps issues in the game against the Miami Heat.
Other ruled out players
The New Orleans Pelicans will miss the services of Herb Jones, Saddiq Bey and Dejounte Murray.
Herb Jones has been on the sidelines due to an ankle injury. Saddiq Bey will miss the game against the Miami Heat because of a hip injury. Meanwhile, Murray has been out since picking up Achilles.
When and where to watch the Miami Heat vs New Orleans Pelicans?
The game between the Miami Heat and New Orleans Pelicans will take place on January 4, 2026. The game will start at 6:00 pm EST at Kaseya Center, Miami.
The game will air on FanDuel Sports Network Sun (South Florida), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (New Orleans). Fans