BREAKING: Zion Williamson, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Status For Thunder-Pelicans Game, 1/26

New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma Thunder injury reports ahead of the contest for Friday, Jan. 26.

Author:
Kyle T. Mosley
Updated:
Jan 26, 2024 5:03 PM EST

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Oklahoma City Thunder (31-13, first in the Western Conference) will arrive in the Big Easy to face the New Orleans Pelicans (26-18, sixth in the Western Conference), who set franchise records against the Jazz with a 153-124 victory on Tuesday night.

Friday's game in the Smoothie King Center tipoff at 7 PM CT. The western conference conflict will be New Orleans' last home contest before hitting the road against the Bucks, Celtics, Rockets, and San Antonio.

Zion Williamson vs. OKC — Nov 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

PELICANS & THUNDER GAME STATUS

New Orleans' starters with Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, and Jonas Valanciunas are entering the game healthy. E.J. Liddell was summoned to join the Birmingham Squadron for the highly anticipated game against Oklahoma. Matt Ryan is still on the mend from surgery.
The Thunder don't have any significant injuries to their starters, who Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads. Oliver Sarr will be out of the match with a right hip flexor injury.

TOP PERFORMERS

PELICANS: Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.7 points and 5.6 assists, while McCollum has averaged 18.3 points over the last 10 games for the Pelicans.
Holmgren averages 17.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks; Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 30.0 points in the last 10 games for Oklahoma City.

LAST GAME 10 GAMES

Pelicans: 6-4, averaging 123.1 points, 44.7 rebounds, 30.4 assists, 7.4 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 50.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.9 points per game.
Thunder: 8-2, averaging 122.4 points, 42.7 rebounds, 30.6 assists, 8.6 steals and 6.6 blocks per game while shooting 51.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.4 points.

According to the SI Sportsbook, the Pelicans have a 53.3% chance of winning.

Larry Nance Jr. vs. OKC — Nov 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS. OKLAHOMA THUNDER

GAME INFO

Teams: New Orleans Pelicans (26-18) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (31-13)
Game: Regular Season Game #45 • Home Game #24
Venue: Smoothie King Center • New Orleans, LA
Date/Time: January 26, 2024 • 7:00 p.m. (CT)
TV: Bally Sports • Radio: WRNO 99.5 FM
Streaming: Live Streaming for a free trial on FuboTV
Officials: David Guthrie (#16), CJ Washington (#12), Mousa Dagher (#28)
Uniforms: Thunder - Icon Edition (Blue) vs. Pelicans - City Edition (Black/Neon)