The Houston Rockets, boasting a strong record of 20-9, will face the struggling New Orleans Pelicans, who sit at 5-25, in their upcoming matchup. The Rockets are currently on a three-game winning streak and have performed well in their division, holding a 5-1 record. In contrast, the Pelicans are mired in a seven-game losing streak and have yet to secure a win within their division, standing at 0-4. Key players for the Rockets include Jalen Green, averaging 19.1 points per game, and Alperen Şengün, who leads the team with 10.5 rebounds per game. The Pelicans will be without their star player Zion Williamson, who is recovering from a hamstring injury, further complicating their efforts to turn around their season.
Houston Rockets at New Orleans Pelicans Game Information
Game Date: December 26, 2024
Game Time: 08:00 PM ET
TV Channel: Space City Home Network, NBA League Pass Channel 9
Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
New Orleans Pelicans Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 5-25
Conference Record: 3-14
Division Record: 0-4
Streak: 7 loss
Houston Rockets Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 20-9
Conference Record: 12-7
Division Record: 5-1
Streak: 3 win
Stat Leaders
New Orleans Pelicans (5-25, #5 in division)
Points Leader: Zion Williamson, 22.7 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Yves Missi, 8.59 RPG
Assists Leader: Dejounte Murray, 7.6 APG
Steals Leader: Dejounte Murray, 2.23 SPG
Blocks Leader: Yves Missi, 1.21 BPG
Houston Rockets (20-9, #1 in division)
Points Leader: Jalen Green, 19.1 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Alperen Şengün, 10.45 RPG
Assists Leader: Fred VanVleet, 6 APG
Steals Leader: Tari Eason, 1.92 SPG
Blocks Leader: Alperen Şengün, 1.03 BPG
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
Brandon Ingram – Ankle (Out) – Ingram remains in the early treatment and recovery phase of his rehabilitation program. He will be re-examined in approximately two weeks his status will be updated as appropriate, according to the New Orleans Pelicans medical update.
Zion Williamson – Hamstring (Out) – Williamson has begun the return to play conditioning phase of his rehabilitation program and is expected to return to full practice next week. He will be week-to-week going forward, according to the New Orleans Pelicans medical update.
Trey Murphy III – Ankle (Day To Day) – The Pelicans have listed Murphy as Questionable for Thursday’s (Dec. 26) game against the Rockets.
Javonte Green – Knee (Day To Day) – The Pelicans have listed Green as Questionable for Thursday’s (Dec. 26) game against the Rockets.
Karlo Matkovic – Back (Out) – Matkovic has progressed to the return to play conditioning phase of his rehabilitation program. He will be week-to-week going forward, according to the New Orleans Pelicans medical upddates.
Jose Alvarado – Hamstring (Day To Day) – Alvarado has begun the return to play conditioning phase of his rehabilitation program and is expected to return to full practice next week. He will be week-to-week going forward, according to the New Orleans Pelicans medical update.
Houston Rockets Injury Report
Dillon Brooks – Ankle (Out) – The Rockets have listed Brooks as Out for Thursday’s (Dec. 26) game against the Pelicans.
Tari Eason – Rest (Day To Day) – The Rockets have listed Eason as Questionable for Thursday’s (Dec. 26) game against the Pelicans.
New Orleans Pelicans Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 26, 2024 vs Houston Rockets
December 27, 2024 vs Memphis Grizzlies
December 30, 2024 vs LA Clippers
January 01, 2025 at Miami Heat
January 03, 2025 vs Washington Wizards
January 05, 2025 at Washington Wizards
January 07, 2025 vs Minnesota Timberwolves
January 08, 2025 vs Portland Trail Blazers
January 10, 2025 at Philadelphia 76ers
January 12, 2025 at Boston Celtics
Houston Rockets Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 26, 2024 at New Orleans Pelicans
December 27, 2024 vs Minnesota Timberwolves
December 29, 2024 vs Miami Heat
January 01, 2025 vs Dallas Mavericks
January 03, 2025 vs Boston Celtics
January 05, 2025 vs Los Angeles Lakers
January 07, 2025 at Washington Wizards
January 09, 2025 at Memphis Grizzlies
January 11, 2025 at Atlanta Hawks
January 13, 2025 vs Memphis Grizzlies
