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The Houston Rockets (41-26) take on the New Orleans Pelicans (23-46) at Smoothie King Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM EST. Houston Rockets average 113.8 points per game while New Orleans Pelicans put up 115.6 per contest. On the injury report for this matchup — Houston Rockets: Jae'sean Tate (Out), Steven Adams (Out), Fred Vanvleet (Out); New Orleans Pelicans: Bryce Mcgowens (Out), Dejounte Murray (Day-To-Day). Follow this NBA game live on SportBusy for real-time scores, odds updates, and full box score coverage.
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Rosters & Player Stats
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | GP | GS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Rockets announced Wednesday that Adams has undergone season-ending left ankle surgery, per Shams Charania of ESPN. | 22.8 | 5.8 | 8.6 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 32 | 11 |
| 13.0 | 5.4 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 43 | 1 | |
| 18.8 | 5.1 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 62 | 29 | |
| 12.3 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 59 | 1 | |
| 17.3 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 29 | 0 | |
| 36.4 | 25.9 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 3.2 | 62 | 62 | |
| 33.4 | 20.2 | 8.9 | 6.1 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 3.3 | 58 | 58 | |
Tate (knee) will remain on the inactive list for Monday's game versus the Lakers. | 8.4 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 34 | 0 |
| 5.2 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 24 | 0 | |
| 7.4 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 25 | 0 | |
| 37.0 | 17.7 | 7.6 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 63 | 63 | |
| 34.8 | 15.4 | 6.8 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 61 | 61 | |
| 25.8 | 13.4 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 65 | 10 | |
| 26.3 | 10.8 | 6.3 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 43 | 29 | |
| 6.1 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 11 | 0 |
Houston Rockets at New Orleans Pelicans FAQ
What time does Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans start?
The Houston Rockets at New Orleans Pelicans game is scheduled for 7:00 PM EST at Smoothie King Center.
Where is Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans being played?
This game is being played at Smoothie King Center.
How can I watch Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans live?
Follow this game live on SportBusy for real-time score updates, play-by-play, and box score. Check your local TV listings or league streaming apps for broadcast information.
What are the Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans records?
Houston Rockets: 41-26. New Orleans Pelicans: 23-46. See the full team comparison above.
Who is injured for Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans?
Houston Rockets: Jae'sean Tate (Out), Steven Adams (Out), Fred Vanvleet (Out). New Orleans Pelicans: Bryce Mcgowens (Out), Dejounte Murray (Day-To-Day). See the Rosters & Player Stats section above for full details, or check the NBA injury report for status updates.
What is the injury report for Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans?
The injury report for this game: Houston Rockets has 3 players on the report — Jae'sean Tate (Out), Steven Adams (Out), Fred Vanvleet (Out). New Orleans Pelicans has 2 players on the report — Bryce Mcgowens (Out), Dejounte Murray (Day-To-Day). Injury status is updated daily. View the full NBA injury report for return dates and details.