The New Orleans Pelicans will face off against the Houston Rockets in a matchup highlighting contrasting fortunes this season. The Pelicans enter the game with a record of 5-22, having lost their last four games, which places them at the bottom of their division. In contrast, the Rockets boast a solid 17-9 record, currently sitting second in their division, although they are coming off a recent loss. Key players for the Rockets include Jalen Green, who leads the team with an average of 19 points per game, and Alperen Şengün, who contributes significantly with 10.6 rebounds per game. The Pelicans will be without key players, including Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, as they look to turn around their struggling season.
New Orleans Pelicans at Houston Rockets Game Information
Game Date: December 19, 2024
Game Time: 08:00 PM ET
TV Channel: Space City Home Network, NBA League Pass Channel 5
Location: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Houston Rockets Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 17-9
Conference Record: 11-7
Division Record: 4-1
Streak: 1 loss
New Orleans Pelicans Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 5-22
Conference Record: 3-12
Division Record: 0-3
Streak: 4 loss
Stat Leaders
Houston Rockets (17-9, #2 in division)
Points Leader: Jalen Green, 19 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Alperen Şengün, 10.62 RPG
Assists Leader: Fred VanVleet, 6 APG
Steals Leader: Tari Eason, 1.92 SPG
Blocks Leader: Alperen Şengün, 1 BPG
New Orleans Pelicans (5-22, #5 in division)
Points Leader: Zion Williamson, 22.7 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Yves Missi, 8.5 RPG
Assists Leader: Elfrid Payton, 6.9 APG
Steals Leader: Dejounte Murray, 2.1 SPG
Blocks Leader: Yves Missi, 1.23 BPG
Houston Rockets Injury Report
Tari Eason – Rest (Day To Day) – The Rockets have listed Eason as Questionable for Thursday’s (Dec. 19) game against the Pelicans.
Steven Adams – Ankle (Day To Day) – The Rockets have listed Adams as Questionable for Thursday’s (Dec. 19) game against the Pelicans.
Alperen Şengün – Knee (Day To Day) – The Rockets have listed Sengun as Questionable for Thursday’s (Dec. 19) game against the Pelicans.
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
Brandon Ingram – Ankle (Out) – The Pelicans said on Sunday (Dec. 8) that Ingram has suffered a significant low left ankle sprain and is sidelined indefinitely, sources tell ESPN.
Daniel Theis – Personal (Out) – The Pelicans listed Theis as Out for Thursday’s (Dec. 19) game against the Rockets.
Zion Williamson – Hamstring (Out) – The Pelicans announced on Wednesday (Dec. 4) that Williamson is progressing well through his rehabilitation and will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks.
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl – Illness (Day To Day) – Robinson-Earl did not play in Sunday’s (Dec. 15) game against the Pacers.
Karlo Matkovic – Back (Out) – The Pelicans have listed Matkovic as Out for Thursday’s (Dec. 19) game against the Rockets.
Jose Alvarado – Hamstring (Out) – The Pelicans announced on Wednesday (Dec. 4) that Alvarado is progressing well in his rehab program and will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks.
Jordan Hawkins – Back (Day To Day) – The Pelicans have listed Hawkins as Questionable for Thusrday’s (Dec. 19) game against the Rockets.
Houston Rockets Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 19, 2024 vs New Orleans Pelicans
December 22, 2024 at Toronto Raptors
December 23, 2024 at Charlotte Hornets
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
New Orleans Pelicans Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 19, 2024 at Houston Rockets
December 21, 2024 vs New York Knicks
December 22, 2024 vs Denver Nuggets
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
