When the Portland Trail Blazers (14-20) and New Orleans Pelicans (8-27) play one another at Smoothie King Center on Friday, tipping off at 8 p.m. ET, Deni Avdija and Jeremiah Fears are two players to watch.
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Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans: Jan. 2 Viewing Options
- Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: KUNP, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
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Trail Blazers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.6% | 29 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.7% | 22 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 45.4 | 8 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 43.7 | 13 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 16.6 | 30 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.8 | 9 |
Pelicans' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.1% | 20 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.8% | 26 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.4 | 21 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.9 | 24 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.3 | 5 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.4 | 12 |
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Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Top Players
Trail Blazers
- Avdija scores 25.3 points per game this season for the Trail Blazers, adding 7.2 rebounds and 6.9 assists.
- So far this season, Donovan Clingan averages 10.8 points, 1.7 assists and 10.4 rebounds per outing.
- Toumani Camara is the top active three-point shooter for the Trail Blazers, knocking down 2.5 per game.
- Portland's blocks tend to come from Clingan, who averages 1.4 per game. Shaedon Sharpe is a primary source of steals for Portland, averaging 1.6 steals an outing.
Pelicans
- Trey Murphy III has put up 20.5 points, pulled down 6.1 rebounds and served up 3.5 assists per game so far in 2025-26.
- Murphy knocks down 2.7 threes per game.
- The Pelicans' defensive efforts get a boost from Murphy's 1.6 steals and Yves Missi's 1.2 blocks per game.
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Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers:
Blake Wesley: Out (Foot),
Damian Lillard: Out For Season (Achilles),
Scoot Henderson: Out (Hamstring),
Matisse Thybulle: Out (Thumb),
Jrue Holiday: Out (Calf),
Jerami Grant: Out (Achilles)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg),
Herbert Jones: Out (Ankle),
Saddiq Bey: Out (Hip),
Derik Queen: Out (Quadricep),
Trey Murphy III: Out (Back)
Trail Blazers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Magic | L 110-106 | Home |
| 12/26/2025 | Clippers | L 119-103 | Home |
| 12/28/2025 | Celtics | W 114-108 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Mavericks | W 125-122 | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Thunder | L 124-95 | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | Pelicans | - | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Spurs | - | Away |
| 1/5/2026 | Jazz | - | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Rockets | - | Home |
| 1/9/2026 | Rockets | - | Home |
| 1/11/2026 | Knicks | - | Home |
Pelicans' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Cavaliers | L 141-118 | Away |
| 12/26/2025 | Suns | L 115-108 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Suns | L 123-114 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Knicks | L 130-125 | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Bulls | L 134-118 | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | Trail Blazers | - | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Heat | - | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Lakers | - | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Hawks | - | Away |
| 1/9/2026 | Wizards | - | Away |
| 1/11/2026 | Magic | - | Away |
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