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Pelicans vs. Rockets: How to Watch, Game Preview, Betting Odds

The Houston Rockets are hosting the New Orleans Pelicans. Here is everything you need to know.
Jeremy Brener|
Dec 26, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Dec 26, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets are back at home after a three-game road trip where they host the Southwest Division rival New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center.

The Rockets road trip ended in the Big Easy against the same Pelicans team that they play tonight, so familiarity should help both teams out.

Given New Orleans' placement in the standings, Houston cannot afford to lose tonight as it tries to keep pace with the top teams in the Western Conference.

Pelicans vs. Rockets Information

  • Date: Saturday, Mar. 8
  • Time: 7:00 p.m. CT
  • Location: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
  • TV: Space City Home Network, NBA League Pass
  • Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Pelicans vs. Rockets Injury Report

New Orleans Pelicans

  • PF Herb Jones (OUT - shoulder)
  • PG Dejounte Murray (OUT - Achilles)
  • SG Brandon Boston Jr. (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)

Pelicans vs. Rockets Projected Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans

  • PG CJ McCollum
  • SG Trey Murphy III
  • SF Kelly Olynyk
  • PF Zion Williamson
  • C Yves Missi

Houston Rockets

  • PG Amen Thompson
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Dillon Brooks
  • PF Jabari Smith Jr.
  • C Alperen Sengun

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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