Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans: preview and player stats (Mar 5, 2027)
Regular season8:00 PM
Milwaukee Bucks at New Orleans Pelicans
Smoothie King Center · New Orleans, LA
Head to head: Bucks vs Pelicans, series and next game
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Who wins?
Season leaders, per game
NOP
MIL21.9PointsNOP21.7
- MIL6.5ReboundsNOP6.3
- MIL4.5AssistsNOP4.9
MIL1.0StealsNOP2.0
MIL2.4BlocksNOP1.0
| MIL | Stat | NOP |
|---|---|---|
| 1–11 | Record | 4–8 |
| Offense | ||
| -14.4, 29th in the league | Net rating | 25th in the league, -7.0(better) |
| 105.5, 28th in the league | Offensive rating | 16th in the league, 111.2(better) |
| 101.2, 17th in the league | Pace | 4th in the league, 102.5 |
| 51.4, 25th in the league | eFG% | 20th in the league, 52.7(better) |
| 14.0, 23rd in the league | TOV% | 22nd in the league, 13.9(better) |
| 28.2(better), 14th in the league | OREB% | 23rd in the league, 24.9 |
| 0.232, 27th in the league | FT rate | 1st in the league, 0.367(better) |
| Defense | ||
| 119.9, 29th in the league | Defensive rating | 27th in the league, 118.2(better) |
| 54.2(better), 18th in the league | Opp. eFG% | 28th in the league, 57.1 |
| 10.7, 30th in the league | Opp. TOV% | 13th in the league, 13.1(better) |
| 67.1, 29th in the league | DREB% | 19th in the league, 72.3(better) |
| 0.277(better), 16th in the league | Opp. FT rate | 27th in the league, 0.336 |
This season's meetings
They have not met this season.
Injury report
Milwaukee Bucks
Nobody listed.
New Orleans Pelicans
- Trey Murphy IIIDoubtful· back Nov 13Report updated ·
Report note
Injury/Illness - Bilateral Patellar Tendinopathy (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Murphy (knee) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Grizzlies. Murphy is now in line to miss a third consecutive contest with a knee issue. Herbert Jones should continue to start for the Pelicans on Friday, but Saddiq Bey is likely to notice a larger bump in fantasy value.
- Yves MissiDoubtful· back Nov 13Report updated ·
Report note
Injury/Illness - Left Knee Contusion / Bone Bruise (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Missi (knee) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Grizzlies. The doubtful tag is Missi's first since going down with a knee bone bruise in late October, signaling he's at least inching closer toward returning. Karlo Matkovic is in line for at least one more start at center for the Pelicans on Friday.
- Bryce McGowensDoubtful· back Nov 13Report updated ·
Report note
Injury/Illness - Left Elbow Infection (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): McGowens (elbow) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Grizzlies. McGowens is expected to miss the first leg of this back-to-back set due to a left elbow infection. With Trey Murphy (knees) and Bennedict Mathurin (thumb) also doubtful to play, Jordan Poole, AJ Johnson and Herbert Jones are in line for increased burn.
- Bennedict MathurinDoubtful· back Nov 13Report updated ·
Report note
Injury/Illness - Right Thumb Sprain (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Mathurin (thumb) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against Memphis. Mathurin is expected to miss a second consecutive contest with a right thumb sprain. The Pelicans are also listing Trey Murphy (knees), Yves Missi (knee) and Bryce McGowens (elbow) as doubtful, so the team could be shorthanded in the front end of this back-to-back set. If Mathurin is ruled out, Jordan Poole and Herbert Jones would be candidates for increased minutes.
- Trendon WatfordOut· back Nov 14Report updated ·
Report note
Injury/Illness - Right Ankle Sprain (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Watford (ankle) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies. Friday marks a third consecutive absence for Watford, who has no timetable for a return with a sprained ankle. His absence solidifies DeAndre Jordan's spot in the center rotation.
- Jaron Pierre Jr.QuestionableReport updated ·
Report note
G League - Two-Way (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP).
- Malik DiaQuestionableReport updated ·
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G League - Two-Way (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP).
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Herro | 31.1 | 21.9 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
 Jaime Jaquez Jr. | 27.8 | 16.1 | 5.7 | 2.8 |
| Myles Turner | 27.1 | 6.7 | 5.5 | 2.7 |
| Kyle Kuzma | 27.0 | 10.8 | 5.3 | 2.6 |
 Ryan Rollins | 23.4 | 10.8 | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | 32.8 | 15.6 | 4.8 | 3.6 |
| Zion Williamson | 32.7 | 21.7 | 5.4 | 2.6 |
 Dejounte Murray | 31.4 | 13.4 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 28.8 | 15.3 | 4.5 | 4.9 |
 Saddiq Bey | 26.9 | 15.4 | 3.4 | 2.3 |
Last five games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11 |  | Lost 112–123 | +14.5, covered | 230.5, went over |
| Nov 10 |  | Lost 85–117 | +15.5, did not cover | 221.5, went under |
| Nov 8 |  | Lost 97–117 | +13.5, did not cover | 222.5, went under |
| Nov 6 |  | Lost 107–121 | +3.5, did not cover | 228.5, went under |
| Nov 4 | | Lost 102–109 | +11.5, covered | 222.5, went under |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11 |  | Lost 111–145 | −2.5, did not cover | 228.5, went over |
| Nov 9 |  | Lost 87–138 | +11.5, did not cover | 228.5, went under |
| Nov 8 |  | Lost 123–139 | −1.5, did not cover | 226.5, went over |
| Nov 6 |  | Lost 109–115 | +3.5, did not cover | 230.5, went under |
| Nov 4 |  | Won 120–113 | −4.5, covered | 232.5, went over |
Standings
Full standings
- Trey Murphy IIINOPDoubtfulCost -2.4 per 100
- Yves MissiNOPDoubtfulCost -1.4 per 100
- Bryce McGowensNOPDoubtfulCost -0.5 per 100
8 more injury costs and matchups — with Pro
What each absence costs in Keel Impact, the key players’ last five games, each defense by position and both teams against the line — with Pro
The box score appears at tip-off.
Season series
MIL 0, NOP 0- Mar 5 · this gameMilwaukee Bucks at New Orleans Pelicans
- Mar 31New Orleans Pelicans at Milwaukee Bucks
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