Pelicans – Wizards 107-106 · Preseason

Karlo Matković contributes in Pelicans preseason win over Wizards

Karlo Matković · Oct 16, 2026

The New Orleans Pelicans secured a 107-106 victory over the Washington Wizards in a preseason exhibition. The narrow win added to the Pelicans' preseason efforts and highlighted contributions from several players, including Karlo Matković.

Matković posted 6 points on 3-of-7 shooting from the field and missed all three three-point attempts (0-of-3). He collected 5 rebounds, split between 1 offensive and 4 defensive boards, added 1 assist, recorded 1 turnover and was charged with 2 personal fouls in 17 minutes of play. While he was on the court, his team outscored the opponent by 16 points.

Compared with his last season’s averages, Matković saw an increase in playing time, logging 17 minutes versus 14.7 minutes per game. He also exceeded his previous scoring average with 6 points against 5.7 points, and improved his rebounding to 5 boards from 3.7 per game. His assist total rose to 1 from 0.8. However, his field-goal percentage dropped to 42.9% (3-of-7) from a 60.4% shooting rate last season. The 6-foot-10 New Orleans Pelicans player showed a more active stat line in this preseason contest.

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