Unfortunately, however, the Pelicans continue to be short-handed. Dealing with injuries to key players once again, New Orleans had Herb Jones and Jose Alvarado listed as out on their injury report. Saddiq Bey, on the other hand, is listed as doubtful with a hip strain after missing the last five games for the Pelicans.

Pelicans forward Derik Queen expresses optimism and belief in team chemistry ahead of New Orleans’ final 40-plus games.

Trey Murphy III scored 35 points, Zion Williamson added 31 and Derik Queen had a triple-double to help the New Orleans Pelicans snap a nine-game losing streak with a 128-107 rout of the Washington Wizards.

The New Orleans Pelicans won their ninth game of the 2025-26 NBA season on Friday night behind strong outings from a pair of rookies.

BOTTOM LINE: The New Orleans Pelicans visit the Orlando Magic in a non-conference matchup. The Magic are 12-7 in home games. Orlando is ninth in the Eastern Conference with 26.2 assists per game led by Paolo Banchero averaging 4.8.

Derik Queen registered his second triple-double on Friday, leading the Pelicans to a win over the Wizards to snap a nine-game losing streak.

The New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards meet Friday at 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.

Derik Queen recorded his second career triple double to lead the New Orleans past the Washington Wizards to end 9-game losing streak.

The Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.