The New Orleans Pelicans (17-12) are welcoming in the Houston Rockets (14-12) for a contest between Southwest Division foes at Smoothie King Center, beginning at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, December 23, 2023. It’s the second matchup between the clubs this year.
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Pelicans vs. Rockets Game Time and Odds
- Game Day: Saturday, December 23, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV: Bally Sports (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
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Pelicans Stats and Trends
- The 116.1 points per game the Pelicans score are 8.2 more points than the Rockets allow (107.9).
- This season, the Pelicans have a 48.3% shooting percentage from the field, which is 4.4% higher than the 43.9% of shots the Rockets’ opponents have made.
- In games New Orleans shoots higher than 43.9% from the field, it is 16-8 overall.
- The Pelicans put up 117.4 points per game in home games, compared to 114.9 points per game in road games, a difference of 2.5 points per contest.
- New Orleans allows 112.9 points per game when playing at home this year, compared to 114.1 away from home.
Rockets Stats and Trends
- The Rockets score only 1.7 fewer points per game (111.8) than the Pelicans allow (113.5).
- The Rockets are shooting 46.2% from the field, 0.5% lower than the 46.7% the Pelicans’ opponents have shot this season.
- Houston has put together a 6-6 straight-up record in games it shoots better than 46.7% from the field.
- The Rockets are scoring more points at home (112.6 per game) than away (110.8).
- In 2023-24 Houston is giving up 16.5 fewer points per game at home (100.3) than on the road (116.8).
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Pelicans vs. Rockets Stats and Rankings
| Pelicans Stat | Pelicans Rank | Rockets Stat | Rockets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.3 | 9th | Field Goal % | 46.2 | 23rd |
| 46.7 | 14th | Field Goal % Allowed | 43.9 | 1st |
| 771 | 9th | Assists | 662 | 26th |
| 373 | 17th | Turnovers | 328 | 3rd |
| 236 | 3rd | Steals | 166 | 30th |
| 126 | 21st | Blocks | 115 | 26th |
Pelicans and Rockets Recent Results
Pelicans
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2023 | at Cavaliers | 123-104 |
| 12/19/2023 | vs. Grizzlies | 115-113 |
| 12/17/2023 | at Spurs | 146-110 |
| 12/15/2023 | at Hornets | 112-107 |
| 12/13/2023 | at Wizards | 142-122 |
Rockets
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2023 | vs. Mavericks | 122-96 |
| 12/20/2023 | vs. Hawks | 134-127 |
| 12/18/2023 | at Cavaliers | 135-130 |
| 12/17/2023 | at Bucks | 128-119 |
| 12/15/2023 | at Grizzlies | 103-96 |
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