Christmas Day means war when the Pelicans and Heat take the floor Friday in Miami.

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New Orleans won two of its last three games, including a 115-89 victory over Portland on Wednesday. Miami, meanwhile, has dropped two of its last three, including a 93-92 defeat at the hands of Detroit on Tuesday.

The Pelicans enter this matinee game in 14th place in the Western Conference. The Heat, meanwhile, are fourth in the Eastern Conference.

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Game Preview

Matchup: Pelicans (9-19) at Heat (16-11)

Venue: American Airlines Arena, Miami, Fla.

Time: 12 p.m. ET

Radio: New Orleans (WRNO 99.5); Cleveland (WMMS 100.7).

Betting Line: Cavaliers (-6, -110) via Sportsbook.

This game can be live streamed for free here.

Miami is 9-2 all-time on Christmas Day, while New Orleans is 0-1.

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