Pelicans Edge Wizards 107-106 in Tight Game Decided in Final Quarter

The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Washington Wizards 107-106 on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The game was decided by a single point.

The Pelicans led 23-17 after the first quarter. The teams were evenly matched in the second quarter, with the Wizards edging ahead 34-33. New Orleans led 56-51 at halftime.

The Pelicans outscored Washington 25-19 in the third quarter to extend their lead to 81-70. The margin grew to as many as 11 points.

The Wizards outscored the Pelicans 36-26 in the fourth quarter to close within one point at 107-106. New Orleans won the late exchanges and held on for a one-point victory.

In the NBA, one-point finishes in the final minutes often determine the outcome. The scoring flow shows the Pelicans kept the lead through the third quarter, before Washington rallied in the fourth.

For both teams, the close result showed how narrow the margin was. Attention now turns to how their scoring options perform in crunch time in future meetings.

This article was written by the Basketball Press editors based on the cited reports. Please check the source for full details and exact figures.