Jalen Brunson is a player to watch when the New York Knicks (17-10) and New Orleans Pelicans (5-23) clash at Smoothie King Center on Saturday. The game tips off at 8:00 PM ET.
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Knicks vs. Pelicans: Dec. 21 Viewing Options
- Game day: Saturday, December 21, 2024
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: NBA TV, Gulf Coast Sports, and MSG
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Knicks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 49.7% | 2 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.2% | 11 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 42.9 | 24 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 40.9 | 2 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.1 | 3 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.4 | 26 |
Pelicans' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 43.7% | 29 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.7% | 29 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43 | 21 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.5 | 25 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.4 | 17 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.7 | 19 |
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Knicks vs. Pelicans Top Players
Knicks
- Brunson puts up 24.6 points per game while also adding 7.7 assists and three rebounds.
- Karl-Anthony Towns is responsible for 25 points, 14.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game.
- Among active players, the Knicks are led by Brunson from beyond the arc. He makes 2.7 shots from deep per game.
- OG Anunoby grabs 1.6 steals and 1.1 blocks per game.
Pelicans
- Brandon Ingram's performance this season has resulted in strong scoring and assists numbers, with 22.2 points per game and 5.2 assists per game to go with 5.6 rebounds per contest.
- Yves Missi's per-game averages this season are 9.3 points, 1.2 assists and 8.6 rebounds.
- Ingram cashes in on 2.4 treys per game.
- The Pelicans' defensive efforts get a boost from Javonte Green (one steal per game) and Missi (1.2 blocks per game).
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Knicks vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
Mitchell Robinson: Out (Ankle)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring),
Brandon Ingram: Out (Ankle),
Karlo Matkovic: Out (Back),
Daniel Theis: Out (Personal),
Jose Alvarado: Out (Hamstring)
Knicks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/7/2024 | Pistons | L 120-111 | Home |
| 12/9/2024 | Raptors | W 113-108 | Away |
| 12/11/2024 | Hawks | L 108-100 | Home |
| 12/15/2024 | Magic | W 100-91 | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Timberwolves | W 133-107 | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Pelicans | - | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Raptors | - | Home |
| 12/25/2024 | Spurs | - | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Magic | - | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Wizards | - | Away |
| 12/30/2024 | Wizards | - | Away |
Pelicans' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/7/2024 | Thunder | L 119-109 | Home |
| 12/8/2024 | Spurs | L 121-116 | Away |
| 12/12/2024 | Kings | L 111-109 | Home |
| 12/15/2024 | Pacers | L 119-104 | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Rockets | L 133-113 | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Knicks | - | Home |
| 12/22/2024 | Nuggets | - | Home |
| 12/26/2024 | Rockets | - | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Grizzlies | - | Home |
| 12/30/2024 | Clippers | - | Home |
| 1/1/2025 | Heat | - | Away |
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