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The Pelicans (26-56 in 2025–26) host the Knicks (53-29 in 2025–26) on Dec 16, 2026, 8:00 PM ET.
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NYK offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (3 by a clear margin) · NOP defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
NOP offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · NYK defense in 2 (2 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 30 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
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Expected pace: about 102 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 30 teams, 1st = best.
NYK is not among the softest third of defenses in any of these categories.
Rank 1 allows the most. Each defense's last 17 games from box scores, against the average defense. Books already price matchups: this is where to look, not a bet.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 36.0 | 25.2 | 2.8 | 8.2 |
| OG Anunoby | 33.2 | 17.1 | 5.2 | 2.1 |
| Mikal Bridges | 31.6 | 12.5 | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Josh Hart | 31.2 | 12.8 | 6.5 | 3.7 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 29.4 | 20.1 | 11.8 | 3.5 |
| Landry Shamet | 23.8 | 6.3 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Mitchell Robinson | 20.9 | 7.7 | 9.4 | 0.5 |
| Jordan Clarkson | 17.5 | 7.6 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | 36.3 | 17.4 | 6.1 | 3.6 |
| Saddiq Bey | 32.9 | 19.3 | 4.6 | 2.6 |
| Zion Williamson | 30.3 | 19.2 | 4.9 | 2.5 |
| Dejounte Murray | 29.1 | 15.9 | 5.4 | 7.3 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 27.9 | 19.2 | 3.4 | 4.1 |
| Josh Oduro | 27.0 | 8.3 | 7.7 | 1.3 |
| Herbert Jones | 26.7 | 8.4 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Derik Queen | 24.0 | 11.5 | 7.2 | 2.7 |
NYK offenseper gameNOP defenseRank among 30 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2025–26 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
NYK offense vs NOP defenseNOP offense vs NYK defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
NYKForAgainst51% of NYK's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
NOPForAgainst49% of NOP's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
NYK 4series2 NOP| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | NOP 116 | NYK 121 | NYK+5 | +5 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | NYK 130 | NOP 125 | NYK+5 | +5 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2024 | NYK 104 | NOP 93 | NYK+11 | +11 |
| Dec 1, 2024 | NOP 85 | NYK 118 | NYK+33 | +33 |
| Feb 27, 2024 | NOP 115 | NYK 92 | NOP+23 | +23 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2023 | NYK 87 | NOP 96 | NOP+9 | +9 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
| Measure | NYK53-29 · last 82 games | NOP26-56 · last 82 games | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th quarter points against | 25.3#30 of 30 | 29.3#4 of 30 | 27.7 |
| Possessions per game | 99.8#28 of 30 | 103.8#10 of 30 | 102.5 |
| Points scored per 100 possessions | 116.7#3 of 30 | 111.3#20 of 30 | 112.8 |
| Scoring margin | +6.3#5 of 30 | −4.5#21 of 30 | 0.0 |
The 4 measures where these two sit furthest apart among the league's 30 ranked teams, over each team's last 82 regular-season games (Oct 2025 – Apr 2026). Rank 1 = highest in the league, even for points allowed. A rank says where a number sits, not which side it points to.