The New York Knicks will take on the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on December 29, 2025. The Knicks enter with a strong 22-9 record, favored by 8.5 points, while the Pelicans sit at 8-25. Both teams are dealing with key injuries that could impact the matchup.
The matchup between the New York Knicks and New Orleans Pelicans is set for December 29, 2025, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. As a regular-season NBA game, it features the Knicks as heavy favorites with a spread of NY -8.5 and an over/under of 246.5 points. Tickets are available through platforms like Gametime.
New York boasts a solid 22-9 record, positioning them well in the standings. However, the team is hampered by injuries: center Mitchell Robinson is out with an ankle issue as of December 28, 2025; shooting guard Josh Hart is on injured reserve since December 26, 2025, also with an ankle injury; and shooting guard Landry Shamet has been sidelined since November 23, 2025, due to a shoulder problem. Recent Knicks games include matchups against the Spurs, Hawks, 76ers, Pistons, and Clippers, broadcast on MSG and other networks.
The Pelicans, struggling at 8-25, face their own challenges. Small forward Herbert Jones is on injured reserve with an ankle injury from December 22, 2025; point guard Dejounte Murray is out until January 31, 2025, with a leg injury; and shooting guard Jaylen Nowell is day-to-day with a hamstring issue on December 29, 2025. New Orleans has had mixed recent results, including wins over the Hawks (128-125), Cavaliers (126-124), and losses to the Timberwolves (104-115), Heat (132-125), 76ers (107-116), Suns (114-123 and 108-115), Cavaliers (118-141), and Mavericks (119-113), plus a win over the Pacers (128-109).
Previews highlight player stats such as 29.5 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game for one side, compared to 20.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.2 blocks for the other. Coverage includes live updates, stats, and play-by-play on Yahoo Sports, with broadcasts on channels like CHSN, KUNP, FDSS, and SN-LA.
