Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans — Recap

October 16, 2026 · View Preview

📰Game Recap

New Orleans held off a late surge from Washington to claim a 107-106 preseason victory. The Pelicans seized an early advantage, outscoring the Wizards 23-17 in the opening quarter. Saddiq Bey paced New Orleans with 19 points, six rebounds, and two assists, converting three 3-pointers on 7-of-11 shooting. Jeremiah Fears added 14 points and five assists for the Pelicans.

Washington narrowed the margin slightly in the second period with a 34-33 edge, but the Pelicans regrouped to extend their lead in the third quarter, outscoring the Wizards 25-19. Anthony Davis contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds for Washington. KyShawn George matched Davis' scoring with 14 points, including three 3-pointers, and Alexandre Sarr pulled down nine rebounds along with his 12 points.

The Wizards mounted a significant fourth-quarter rally, outscoring New Orleans 36-26, but their effort fell just short of overcoming the deficit. The Pelicans ultimately secured the one-point win. SportsFBI's pregame model had indicated a 54% probability of a New Orleans victory.

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How the Prediction Fared

✓ Model Hit

SportsFBI's model, locked before tip-off, favored the New Orleans Pelicans (54% confidence). It gave a 11% chance of a 20+ point margin; the game was decided by 1 point.