The New Orleans Pelicans fight for a final home win against a tanking Utah Jazz team. Injuries mount as both squads near the season's end.
The New Orleans Pelicans have now lost eight straight games, with just three more on the schedule. They now have their final home game of the season on Tuesday night as the Utah Jazz tank rolls into town.
The Pelicans are now 25-54 with nothing left to really play for other than this being the last home game. Seeing as though they aren't tanking by any means, they will be trying to give fans one last win to go home with this season.
The Jazz are on a nine-game losing streak and are trying everything they can to lose games. If Utah beats New Orleans, something went very wrong.
Here is a quick rundown of important information to know before the game tips off on Tuesday:
When is New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM CT
Location: Smoothie King Center (New Orleans, LA)
How to Watch New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz
Streaming: Pelicans+, NBA League Pass, NBA TV
TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Local Radio: WWL 870 AM
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz Betting Lines
Moneyline: NO -550
Spread: -10.5
Over/Under: 242.5
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz Projected Starting Lineups
Pelicans: Jeremiah Fears, Herb Jones, Saddiq Bey, Zion Williamson, Yves Missi
Jazz: Ace Bailey, Brice Sensabaugh, Cody Williams, Oscar Thiebwe, Kyle Filipowski
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz Injury Updates
Pelicans:
Bryce McGowens (right small toe fracture) - Out
Karlo Matkovic (low back spasms) - Out
Trey Murphy III (right ankle sprain) - Out
Dejounte Murray (left hand contusion) - Out
Jordan Hawkins (illness) - Questionable
Yves Missi (right hand sprain) - Questionable
As with most losing teams in the final few games of the year, the hurt players aren't really playing through anything, and some younger guys are seeing some run. It would be unfortunate for Hawkins to miss right as he's finding some better playing time. Missi, as well, can use all the minutes he can get to develop.
Jazz:
Isaiah Collier (left hamstring strain) - Out
Keyonte George (right hamstring strain) - Out
Elijah Harkless (left hamstring strain) - Out
Jaren Jackson Jr. (left knee injury recovery) - Out
Walker Kessler (left shoulder injury recovery) - Out
Lauri Markkanen (right hip inpingement) - Out
Jusuf Nurkic (nose injury recovery) - Out
Ace Bailey (right knee contusion) - Questionable
Kyle Filipowski (low back injury management) - Questionable
Utah is going to field almost an entire team of players who would not normally be in their rotation. Bailey and Filipowski now dealing with issues will make their lineup even lighter than it normally is.
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