Houston Rockets vs. New Orleans Pelicans Preview: How to Watch, Lineups, Injury Report, More

HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets (4-3) are clicking at an exciting time. They are riding a four-game winning streak entering Friday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans (4-4). The game will mark the Rockets' second to last game of their seven-game homestand and the first of the NBA's In-Season Tournament for Group B.

For a chance to win the inaugural NBA Cup, the Rockets have put themselves in a position to get off to a great start. After defeating LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday night, the Rockets have held their previous four opponents to 99.8 points while possessing a defensive rating of 102.8 — second-best in the league.

After starting the season 4-1, the Pelicans are coming into Houston riding a three-game losing streak. Their most recent defeat came in a 122-101 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with a team-high 24 points on 11-of-25 shooting from the field.

Rockets vs. Pelicans Broadcast Information

Date: Friday, Nov. 10
Time: 7:00 p.m.
TV Channel: Space City Home Network
Radio: 790 AM
Live Stream: League Pass

Rockets vs. Pelicans Injury Report

Houston Rockets

Amen Thompson (OUT - Ankle Sprain)
Alperen Şengün (QUESTIONABLE - Left Ankle Sprain)
Victor Oladipo (OUT - Left Patellar Tendon)

New Orleans Pelicans

Jose Alvarado (OUT - Right Ankle Sprain)
Herbert Jones (QUESTIONABLE - Right Fibula Contusion)
Naji Marshall (DOUBTFUL - Right Knee Contusion)
C.J. McCollum (OUT - Right Lung Small Pneumothorax)
Trey Murphy III (OUT - Left Knee; Partial Meniscectomy)
Zion Williamson (QUESTIONABLE - Personal Reasons)

Rockets vs. Pelicans Projected Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans

PG Jordan Hawkins
SG Dyson Daniels
SF Brandon Ingram
PF Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
C Jonas Valanciunas

Houston Rockets

PG Fred VanVleet
SG Jalen Green
SF Dillon Brooks
PF Jabari Smith Jr.
C Alperen Şengün