The New Orleans Pelicans head to Kaseya Center to face the Miami Heat in a non-conference matchup. The Heat are 16-14, which puts them in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. The Pelicans are 5-27, which is the worst record in the Western Conference.

The New Orleans Pelicans (5-28) visit the Miami Heat (16-14) on New Year's Day. Tip-off Wednesday from Kaseya Center is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Pelicans vs.

The New Orleans Pelicans were in Miami when they learned of a deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans' famed French Quarter.

The New Orleans Pelicans were in Miami when they learned of a deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans’ famed French Quarter

The Pelicans had a game to play in Miami on Wednesday, but their minds were in New Orleans following a deadly truck attack in the city that killed 15 people.

Following the New Orleans attack in the early hours of New Year’s Day, New Orleans Pelicans figures such as head coach Willie Green, shooting guard Trey Murphy III and point guard Jose Alvarado have spoken out on the matter.

Saints head coach Darren Rizzi joined his Pelicans counterpart Willie Green in expressing shock and condolences over Wednesday's deadly truck-ramming attack.

Trey Murphy III knew his mother was in downtown New Orleans to ring in the new year. His chef was there as well. And when Murphy heard about the tragedy that happened on Bourbon Street, he was scared for their safety.